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Which of the following is most like a theocracy?

A. Japan, which has an emperor and a parliament

B. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has a king

C. The Vatican, which elects a religious leader as the head of government

D. The United States, which guarantees separation of church and state

User ZeRemz
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The answer is: [C]:
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"The Vatican, which elects a religious leader as the head of government" .
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Note: This is the only answer choice demonstrating a clear religious-oriented, or "theocratic government" (i.e. "theocracy").
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The answer is C because theocracy is where the church or religion is ruling the country
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