WORLD HISTORY

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: -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: -A state governed directly by a priestly order is called theocratic.

Detailed explanation-4: -Theocracy is a type of government that is ruled by a religious authority and such government is totally based on religious beliefs. A democratic theocracy means combining parts of both types of government. Power is shared between representatives elected by the peoples and the religious leaders.

Detailed explanation-5: -Theocracy is just like any other form of dictatorship.