answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

It is the permanent head of state government until he or her dies.

There was a monarchy at Saudi Arabia's founding and nobody has opposed it since. Therefore, it continues to be the government of Saudi Arabia.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

yes

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why is Saudi Arabia considered a theocracy?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Ruler of Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia is an ABSOLUTE MONARCHY.


What country has theocracy?

There are multiple countries that have a theocracy. One such country is Saudi Arabia and another is the country of Iran.


What middle eastern country governs as a theocracy?

Iran is a direct theocracy and Saudi Arabia is an indirect theocracy.Direct Theocracy: Iran is a direct theocracy because the Ayatollahs are all clergy of the Twelver Shiite Islam religion. Although Iran has an elected parliament, who can run in the elections (and often the results) are controlled by the non-elected Supreme Council of Ayatollahs. Indirect Theocracy: Saudi Arabia is considered an indirect theocracy, because it is actually absolute monarchy where the Saudi King does not have religious authority, but the Wahhabi Councils, which do have religious authority, have strong influence with the Saudi King and in public policy.


What separates Iran from Saudi Arabia?

Iran has a theocracy.


Which southwest Asian country could be categorized as a theocracy?

Iran is a southwest Asian country that could be categorized as a theocracy. The country's political system is based on Islamic law, and religious clerics hold significant power and influence in the government and decision-making process.


What countries use the Theocracy form government?

Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan etc


How does Saudi Arabia's gov affect the people?

It is a theocracy that dictates terms to them if they don't do as they are told they are disciplined.


What is Saudi Arabia's nationality?

A national of Saudi Arabia is a Saudi.


Is Saudi Arabia located in Central Asia?

No. Saudi Arabia, and the Arabian peninsula, are considered part of SOUTHWEST ASIA. The countries around Saudi Arabia are known as the Middle East and share a geopolitical history with Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea.


Is Saudi Arabia in Saudi Arabia?

What do you mean by in? I think he/she thinks which contents is it in. It is in the middle east.


What country is Mecca the holiest city of islam located?

Saudi Arabia. The authority of the King of the Saudis derives from his position as Guardian of the Holy Sites.


Why is Saudi Arabia's nickname called KSA?

Some call Saudi Arabia the KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) for short.