Oh, dude, leaders for theocracy are usually chosen based on religious criteria or appointed by religious authorities. It's like being picked for a dodgeball team, but instead of athletic ability, it's all about how devout you are. So, if you want to be a theocratic leader, better start brushing up on your prayers and hymns!
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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.
theocracy
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.)
Of course. If they don’t then they are a fraud. They are elected by the people to represent them.
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).
this would be called apples