In which type of dictatorship do religious leaders who claim to be guided by a god or divine power apex?
The correct answer I believe is Theocracy.
In which type of dictatorship do religious leaders who claim to be guided by a god or divine power rule a autocracy B oligarchy C theocracy D monarchy?
Theocracy is a form of government in which religious leaders acting in the place of God rule the state.
How are leaders chosen in theocracy?
(“Theo” is a Greek word that means god.) In a theocracy, religious law is used to settle disputes and rule the people. For example, the Republic of Iran recognizes Islamic law, but Iran’s citizens vote to elect their leaders. Modern theocracies are usually found in countries where the population is strongly religious.
Can a theocracy be a democracy?
A theocracy can exist within other forms of government. While the religious rule may not form the official government, there are countries that make this combination work. Therefore, the two forms of government can coexist with modification, but a true democracy could not be a theocracy.
What rights do citizens have in a theocracy?
Theocracies generally do not tolerate freedom of expression. They believe their dogma is divine; that it comes from divine revelation (directly from God as in Moses on Mount Sinai) and therefore, no dissenting opinion can be accurate or helpful. This often leads to widespread abuse of basic human rights.
What are the different types of ruling?
Some of the different types of government include a direct democracy, a representative democracy, socialism, communism, a monarchy, an oligarchy, and an autocracy.
What are the various forms of government class 9?
We will also see the three forms of government, democracy, autocracy and oligarchy.
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