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Usually there is a central Council of religious leaders in place. They select - often after a lot of political infighting and manoeuvering - a new leader from their midst. That process is usually not subject to any form of democratic process or control.
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When religious leaders head a government it is called a?
theocracy
What is a theocratic society?
The word "theocratic" comes from the Greek words for "god" and "government. It means "government by priests" or whatever kind of religious leaders the particular state has. A "theocratic republic" would be a state whose governors are elected from a group of priests. Vatican City is a "theocratic republic". The government of Iran, although described as a republic, is really more like a theocratic constitutional monarchy, as the Supreme Leader (Ayatollah) is not an elected position (but is one which is always filled by a top cleric.)
Should political leaders represent the views of citizens who elected them?
Of course. If they don’t then they are a fraud. They are elected by the people to represent them.
Do Republicans have super delegates?
No, the Republican Party's does not give elected officials and party leaders an automatic vote in the presidential primary process; however, politicians and party leaders can be elected to be delegates(pledged or otherwise).
When leaders are elected by a majority this is called what?
this would be called apples
How were a theocracy's leaders selected?
they are burned and whipped and if they survive then they are legitimately selected as the leader of Iran which is a theocracy gov.
How do leaders become leaders in a theocracy?
selected by a special group of people
What is a sentence using the word theocracy?
America is not a theocracy because it is run by elected leaders, not religious leaders. The establishment of an Islamic theocracy in Iran further threatened Israel.
Which nation's government is classified as a theocracy governed by 86 elected religious leaders known as the Assembly of Experts and one Supreme Leader as head of state?
Iran is classified as a theocracy, governed by 86 elected religious leaders known as the Assembly of Experts and one Supreme Leader as head of state.
How are Turkey's leaders selected?
The presidents are elected by the citizens through a public vote
How were Renaissance leaders selected?
Renaissance leaders were elected from various guilds in a city or from the aristocracy. This meant that the leader of a city could be anybody.
Who is the leaders in theocracy?
A theocracy is a goverenment headed by religious authorities.
When religious leaders head a government it is called a?
theocracy
What is the name of a government ruled by leaders with divine authority?
A theocracy is technically a government ruled by God, and his authorities (the religious leaders) interpreting his word and administrating it for him.An ecclesiocracy is a government in which religious leaders assume a leading role in the state, but do not claim that they are speaking for God.
In which country does political power rest in the hands of religious leaders?
Iran is a country where political power rests in the hands of religious leaders, specifically Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who holds the ultimate authority. The country's constitution establishes a unique system of government known as an Islamic Republic, where clerics play a dominant role in the governance.
Which country does political power rest in the hands of religious leaders?
A theocracy is a form of government in which the leaders are selected by a form of religious hierarchy. There are only two theocracies in the world today: Iran and Vatican City.
How are the leaders of the Vatican selected?
The pope is elected by the College of Cardinals and other offices are appointed by the Holy Father.
