USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is true about a Theocracy?
A
Government sees God as the supreme leader
B
Government allows people to choose their leaders
C
Only religious leaders are allowed to vote
D
Government with a king as the leader
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a true theocracy, one or more deities are recognized as the supreme ruling authorities, giving divinely inspired guidance to the humans who manage the day-to-day affairs of the government.

Detailed explanation-2: -Leaders in theocracies can theoretically be chosen in a number of different means, but as theocracy is defined as government via religious authority, theocratic leaders are usually chosen by religious bodies or scholars on the basis of knowledge, adherence, and commitment to the doctrine of the ruling religion.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -And a theocracy is government run by a religious leader. The Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini led an Islamic revolution in Iran, took the country away from the political leader called the Shah, and ran Iran as a theocracy from 1979 until his death in 1989.

Detailed explanation-5: -The form of government that puts a bunch of people in power is called a theocracy. In this form of government, religious doctrines rule the country. A priest assumes the leadership position. The priest rules in the name of god. Vatican City is an example of theocracy.

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