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Theocracy is type of government were priests or someone else rules in the name of gods or a god.

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In a theocracy religious leaders serve as a political and civil leader. They claim to represent god and his wishes. Laws and policies are directly from a religious text. Most theocracy's are in Countries where most of the population is religious. A theocracy either has priests directly in command or has someone else representing their god in command.

Theocracy's are one of the oldest types of government. They date back to ancient Egypt and Tibet where kings represented and even incarnated the deity.  Non believers of the the countries god or gods can be prosecuted or even out right killed. The leaders get there power through inheritance or getting chosen by the former leader. The leaders retain their power government power with no term limits. In a theocracy people do not have religious freedom and are not able to vote on government decisions.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2RVG-KdoVk

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1.  How many people are in power in a theocracy?
A.)          1
B.)          5
C.)          3
D.)          10

2.  The person in power is the leader of what?
A.)           Military
B.)            Politics
C.)            Religion
D.)            Police Force

3.  In a theocracy government laws and actions are heavily influenced by religious ______
A.)             Leaders
B.)              Beliefs
C.)              Churches
D.)               Food

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Iran

Afghanistan

Vatican City

Sudan

Yemen

Sudan

Saudi Arabia

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1.)    A
2.)    C
3.) B

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Elizabeth brown - I learned that in a theocracy laws are heavily influenced by religions beliefs. Freedom of religion is often discouraged or not allowed.

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Liam Hicks: