Theocracy

What is Theocracy?

(KW-a) Theocracy - A form of government in which god or a deity is recognized as a supreme civil ruler. (DG-c) The pope is the religious leader of theocracy and Vatican city. (SG and GW- block c) The single ruler is a religious leader and brings traditions of his/her people. The ruler bases his/her power on religion and the army. If you do not follow the rules you are publicly humiliated.MSa

The ruler is a religious leader. The ruler is either a god or a deity. He/she leads with religion. Anyone that doesn't follow the ruler's religion can be executed, or kicked out of the country. The ruler can be thought of as a god, or having a direct connection with God. The ruler can be blamed for natural disasters because they are thought of as a god. BS, BS block a

Theocracy is when the ruler, usually a pope, rules according to the bible or their religion and what it says is right. N.H. C Block Afghanistan is sort of a theocracy and was ruled by Islam, but is now considered a struggling democracy. DP G

Theocracy is a system of government that has priests rule in the name of God or a god.