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| − | + | A '''Theocracy''' is a form of government in which the religious leaders of the country are also the political leaders. Israel was likely a theocracy before [[King Saul]] came to power. | |
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| + | The Islamic Republic of [[Iran]] is widely considered to be a modern-day theocracy, as most commentators believe that the real power in its government lies not in democratically-elected leaders like [[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]], but in clerics within the government. | ||
Revision as of 04:15, March 7, 2007
A Theocracy is a form of government in which the religious leaders of the country are also the political leaders. Israel was likely a theocracy before King Saul came to power.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is widely considered to be a modern-day theocracy, as most commentators believe that the real power in its government lies not in democratically-elected leaders like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but in clerics within the government.