Theocracy

Who is the ruler in Theocracy

• A president

• A dictator

• A preist

• A monarch

Who do rulers claim to rule on behalf of

• The creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.

• God

• The people

Fill in the blank:

Strongly influenced by _______

• Power

• Religion

• Respect

• Loyalty

How is power gained in a theocracy?

• Military takeover

• Voting

• Passed down through family members

• Passed down through religious leaders

Most ancient civilizations had theocracies.

• True

• False

What type of government is the United States?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Dicatorship

• Monarchy

What word is most associated with a theocracy?

• Military

• God

• Royal Family

• Rights

A government where a God or divine ones are given the status of supreme ruler?
(Examples: The Vatican, Egyptians, etc..)

• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Monarchy
• Theocracy

What are the rulers called

• Emperors

• Scribes

• Popes

• Artisians

What is the definition of Theocracy

• a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.

• a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

• a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

• a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.