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Simply put it as that it is either the monarch is god/decendant of god/gods*, or is a the high priest** of the religion that is the only one allowed in the country.
*=Ex1: Medieval Asia: China's Monarchies,Japan until the Late 20th Century ,Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, Other Ancient Monarchies.
**=Ex2:The Pope,The Grand Ayatollah, Other high Religious Figures.
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∙ 12y agoTheocracy derives from the Greek word theokratia, which is actually a compound word from the two terms theosand kratein, defined as god, and to rule. A theocracy is thus a government in which rule is directed by the belief in a god or certain religious beliefs. It may also be the case that the head of a theocratic government is the head of a specific religion, as in the case of Vatican City. Alternately, the rulers are guided specifically by their religious beliefs and usually religious advisors, or see themselves as emissaries of their god, who are meant to rule their people.
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What government did Mexico had during medieval times?
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The ancient Egyptian system of government was a Theocratic Monarchy. The Pharaoh was both King/Emperor and a God.
Is Vatican City presently a country with a monarchy?
Yes, the Vatican is a principality ruled by the Pope who is a lay prince or an elected theocratic monarchy.
What does the kingdom of Saudi Arabia have as there government autocracy oligarchy or democracy?
Of those three choices, it would be autocracy. However, the proper classification would be Autocratic Theocratic Absolute Monarchy.
What government did the Aztec have?
The Aztec kings were not only responsible for ruling the country, but they were also responsible for being high priests. So the form of government they had was a theocratic monarchy.
What nations have theocracy?
The Vatican City and the Islamic Republic of Iran are certainly theocratic. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also has many aspects of theocracy - for example, its law is entirely based on Islamic law - but is an official monarchy.
What is the definition of theocratic?
Theocratic refers to a system of government or society in which power is held by religious leaders or religious institutions. It involves the integration of religious principles and laws into the governance structure.
What is a theocratic society?
The word "theocratic" comes from the Greek words for "god" and "government. It means "government by priests" or whatever kind of religious leaders the particular state has. A "theocratic republic" would be a state whose governors are elected from a group of priests. Vatican City is a "theocratic republic". The government of Iran, although described as a republic, is really more like a theocratic constitutional monarchy, as the Supreme Leader (Ayatollah) is not an elected position (but is one which is always filled by a top cleric.)
What laws and policies of a theocratic government are based on .?
The laws and policies used in a theocratic government are based on religious ideals. Regulations and courts are guided by the religious group that is prevalent in that particular theocratic society.
