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A Theocracy is a type of government where?

the people have the power

kings have the power

a small group has power

a ruler is seen as a divine figure

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Answer: A theocracy is a type of government where a ruler is seen as a divinely figure (deity, god, or supernatural being). A theocracy is also a government using religious beliefs from a specific religion to justify their causes, rights, laws, and legality issues.

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Step-by-step explanation:

A Theocracy is a system of government in which the leader (or leaders are) is regarded as being guided by the divine inspiration. Usually, the leader of this system of government is mostly a religious leaders. Examples are the Vatican of Rome, Islamic clerics of Egypt, etc. This system was mostly in place in the western world before the age of the enlightenment.

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