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theocracies
1
a government where religious leaders are in charge and make the rules
- Some believe that a theocracy can bring about moral governance, while others see it as a potential infringement on personal liberties.
- In a theocracy, religious laws often become the foundation for the legal system.
2
a government run by leaders who believe they are guided by God
- Many ancient civilizations believed in a theocracy, thinking their rulers were chosen or spoken to by the gods.
- Historians often debate whether certain ancient kingdoms were true theocracies or if their leaders just used religion as a means of control.