Theocracy
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'''Theocracy''' is a type of government in which a [[religion]] or [[faith]] plays a major role. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state. | '''Theocracy''' is a type of government in which a [[religion]] or [[faith]] plays a major role. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state. | ||
| − | == Current states with theocratic elements== | + | == Current states with theocratic elements == |
| + | * Iran | ||
| + | * Israel | ||
| + | * Saudi Arabia | ||
| + | * The Vatican | ||
| − | + | == Current states with vestigial theocratic aspects == | |
| − | * | + | * Andorra |
| − | * | + | * England |
| − | * | + | * Norway |
| − | + | ||
[[Category:Religion]] | [[Category:Religion]] | ||
[[Category:Social issues]] | [[Category:Social issues]] | ||
[[Category:Law]] | [[Category:Law]] | ||
Revision as of 13:56, 22 June 2007
Theocracy is a type of government in which a religion or faith plays a major role. In a theocracy, the higher religious leaders of the state are also the people in charge of that state.
Current states with theocratic elements
- Iran
- Israel
- Saudi Arabia
- The Vatican
Current states with vestigial theocratic aspects
- Andorra
- England
- Norway
