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How is the ruler in a theocracy chosen?
In theocracy a deity is considered the civil ruler. This ruler is believed to be chosen by God himself to lead the people and this claim is reinforced by the clergy.
Who is the supreme ruler in a theocracy?
god or godnes
How was a theocracy different from a government run by warrior - kings?
A theocracy is a religion based government.
What is the origin of theocracy?
Political system that they believe in the fact of God being the supreme ruler. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theocracy
What form of government did Fertile Crescent have?
The Fertile Crescent maintained a government based on theocracy. In a theocracy, a deity is recognized as the ruler of the government.
Was the ancient Aztec civilization a theocracy?
No, it wasn't. The priests were very powerful but the ruler, secular.
What is the name of a government ruled by leaders with divine authority?
A theocracy is technically a government ruled by God, and his authorities (the religious leaders) interpreting his word and administrating it for him.An ecclesiocracy is a government in which religious leaders assume a leading role in the state, but do not claim that they are speaking for God.
2 What is the relationship between religion and law in Puritan New England?
The Puritans used theocracy as their political structure. Theocracy is the belief that God is the supreme ruler and the Bible is the law.
How does the ruler of an Theocracy get his power?
rulers often think god chose them to rule and that motivates them and gives them power
What impact would a theocracy have on its citizens?
The impact would depend on which religion the theocracy is based on. If it is based on a religion where everybody is treated fairly it could work a little like a democracy where the citizens would have some influence in what happens. Also the ruler of the theocracy would have an effect as well. The citizens could be trained to be good hardworking people or the ruler could work the same way as a dictator.
What type of government is the most free?
A Theocracy - rule by God. He is the most just ruler you could ever find.
What are the bad points about theocracy?
They care more about an individual ruler then the overall stability both economically and socially of the country.
