Two examples of theocracy are Iran, where the supreme leader is the highest authority in the government and holds significant power over the country's religious institutions, and the Vatican City, where the Pope is the head of state and the Catholic Church plays a central role in governance.
Theocracy is a system of government where religious leaders hold political power. Iran is an example of a modern theocracy, with Shia Islam being the guiding force in its government. Historical examples of theocracies include the Papal States in Italy and the Caliphate of Cordoba in Spain.
The form of government you are referring to is a theocracy, where the ruler governs with divine authority and is both the political and religious leader of a society. Examples include ancient Egypt with the pharaohs and the Vatican City with the Pope.
A government dominated by a single religion is usually referred to as a theocracy. In a theocracy, religious leaders or religious laws hold political power and influence government policies and decisions.
A theocracy is a form of government that rules based on religious laws and principles. In a theocracy, religious leaders often hold political power and govern in accordance with religious beliefs. Examples include Iran and Vatican City.
A society ruled by religion is often referred to as a theocracy. In a theocracy, religious leaders or institutions hold political power and rule the society based on religious laws and principles.
Iran
Theocracy is a system of government where religious leaders hold political power. Iran is an example of a modern theocracy, with Shia Islam being the guiding force in its government. Historical examples of theocracies include the Papal States in Italy and the Caliphate of Cordoba in Spain.
A theocracy of which there are no pure examples. Iran may be closer than most to the idea of theocracy or Rule by God. The Vatican and Saudi Arabia have theocratic overtones but in the last analysis power would be exercised by the current head of state on practical non-religous grounds.
There is no antonym for theocracy.
Disatvantages to a Theocracy
A theocracy
In a theocracy, the people are ruled by God. Sometimes in a theocracy, God's laws are interpreted by priests.
There are 2 state theocracies in the world today. The Vatican & Iran.
theocracy is civily ruled
The Puritans used theocracy as their political structure. Theocracy is the belief that God is the supreme ruler and the Bible is the law.
Massachusetts Bay Colony was a theocracy.
A theocracy is a goverenment headed by religious authorities.