Theocracy

Theocracy (from greek theos = god, cratos = leadership) is a type of government in which a religion or faith plays a major role, as opposed to a government with separation of church and state. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state.

Current states with theocratic elements

 * Afghanistan
 * Iran
 * Israel
 * Mauritania
 * Pakistan
 * Saudi Arabia
 * The Vatican

Current states with vestigial theocratic aspects

 * Andorra
 * England
 * Iceland
 * Norway
 * Germany