GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -theocracy, government by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided. In many theocracies, government leaders are members of the clergy, and the state’s legal system is based on religious law. Theocratic rule was typical of early civilizations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Theocracy is the exercise of political power by the clergy or laity of a particular religion, usually, although not necessarily, claiming to be acting primarily on behalf of a divinity and governing according to its principles and requirements.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: In theory, the supreme ruler in a theocracy is god or some sort of supreme being or beings; however, in practice, the supreme ruler is usually a group of clergymen or a dictator who claims the divine right to rule. An example of a modern theocracy is Iran.