What is a theocratic society?

Answer 1

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.)

Answer 2

A theocracy is a government ruled by or subject to religious authority (e.g. Iran is basically a theocracy)

A advocate for a theocracy is a theocrat.

Answer 3

A government led by elected officials but ruled behind the scenes by the clergy of that country's official religion.

Answer 4

A theocratic society is a society that is governed by religious rules. For example, many middle eastern countries could be considered theocracies.

Answer 5

this type of government is mostly practiced in southwest Asia, it is ruled by a few religious leaders