Question

How does a theocracy differ from a monarchy?

A. In a theocracy, people elect their leaders; in a monarchy, leaders are appointed for a specific time frame.
B. In a theocracy, people may be governed by secular laws; in a monarchy, people are governed by religious laws.
C. In a theocracy, leaders are appointed for a specific time frame; in a monarchy, people elect their leaders.
D. In a theocracy, people are governed by religious laws; in a monarchy, people may be governed by secular laws.

Answer 1

D. In a theocracy, people are governed by religious laws; in a monarchy, people may be governed by secular laws.

Theocracies are ruled by priests which rule in the name of a god. Monarchies are ruled by a sovereign such as a king, queen, or emperor who usually don't rule in the name of a god.

Answer 2

In a theocracy, power is given to a religious leaders rather than members of a ruling family

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