Power Distribution
Is power limited or unlimited?
Unlimited
Which kind of theocracy does not allow people to vote for their leader?
Theocratic monarchy/Absolute theocracy
Can anyone become a theocratic leader?
No
How does a theocracy work?
Combining religious practices with state laws to create new laws
True or False: In some theocracies, people can vote for their leader.
True
For the most part, can citizens protest?
No
What type of theocracy allows people to vote?
Theocratic republic
What is more powerful: God's rules or personal freedoms?
God's rules
What is one country that uses a theocratic monarchy?
Saudi Arabia
What is one con of theocracy?
You don't have the freedom of faith, i.e. you must follow the religion of that country, even if you don't want to. You can't have a different faith.
What are laws based on?
Religion
What is one country that allows people to vote for their leader?
Iran
What is more fair? A theocratic republic or an absolute theocracy?
Theocratic Republic
What is an absolute theocracy?
Where the ruler rises to power to rule the country, and the citizens cannot do anything about it.
What is one pro about a theocracy?
Little political arguing, high unity, effecient decision making, etc.
Who is in charge?
A person with divine authority (Authority from god)
How are decisions made in an absolute theocracy?
The country's leader makes them.
What is one example of a freedom that is restricted by religious law?
Dress code, legal standing, religion, etc.
Why is Vatican City considered an absolute theocracy?
The Pope rules the state, but the citizens cannot decide who the Pope will be.
What type of theocracy is the fairest and why?
Theocratic republic, because people actually have a say in their country.
How should citizens treat state laws?
Undeniable; they cannot disagree
What is the difference between an absolute theocracy and a theocratic monarchy?
A leader in a theocratic monarchy is born into power, while a leader in an absolute theocracy rises to power.
What is one of the consequences of practicing a different religion?
Fines, imprisonment, or banishment
What type of theocracy do you think Afghanistan uses?
Absolute theocracy
How is a theocratic monarchy different from an absolute monarchy?
Theocratic monarchs rule based on religion, while absolute monarchs rule based on the country's laws.