THEOCRACY

What is Theocracy?

It is a form of government in
which God or a deity is recognized
as the supreme civil ruler
The word theocracy originates from the
Greek word theos , meaning "god“
and krateo, meaning "to rule". Thus the
meaning of the word in Greek was "rule by
god(s)" or human incarnation(s) of god(s).
 Leaders in theocracies can theoretically be
chosen in a number of different means, but as
theocracy is defined as government via religious
authority, theocratic leaders are usually chosen
by religious bodies or scholars on the basis of
knowledge, adherence, and commitment to the
doctrine of the ruling religion.
Advantages
THE O CR
of ACY
 Just Checks & No Balances

New bills and laws are passed very

easily in a theocratic government.
This is because there are no
separate branches answering to
each other.
 Unity And Patriotism

Due to the widespread common

belief systems, theocracies tend to
have a very high level of
patriotism among it’s citizens. This
also translates into extreme unity.
 Very Well Organized

Church and State have no other

choice but to work together in a
theocratic government. This makes
it highly organized and well put
together. Things can get
accomplished much quicker.
 The Fun Of Funding
The nations funds are distributed
much fast and easier. This has to
do, again, with the fact that the
church and the state are no
separated.
 Control Is Key
Using religious fear and
persecution, theocratic
governments can easily gain
control of the people in their
country. This level of control
means that productivity can be
DISADVANTAGES
OF
THEOCRACY
All For One And One For Nobody?
One of the largest flaws in
theocracy is that the leaders of
the nation use the fear of God to
impose laws and programs that
directly benefit them.
 No Room For Change
In order for nation’s to develop and
improve, they must recognize when
change is necessary. Theocratic
governments cannot do this because
they believe that whatever
religious doctrine they follow, is
the only truth and law.
 God’s Name In Vain
Theocracy’s more often then not, use
the support or fear of a God in
order to support certain agendas.
These things may burden or harm the
country, but because their God
wants it, it must happen.
 Cruel and Unusual
The punishments that are implemented
in a theocracy are often very old
style, inhumane, and cruel towards
citizens. Especially ones who
denounce whatever God the country
recognizes.
 No Freedom
In theocratic governments,
censorship is highly prevalent.
Media is filtered, free speech is
limited, and anything that speaks
ill of the government is not
prohibited.
 Education Problems
The divine doctrines and books that
are followed are taught as the only
truth. This effects the educational
system in a big way, many subjects
and topics are excluded from the
youth’s education.
 COUNTRIES
WITH
THEOCRACY
GOVERNMENT
AFGHANISTAN
IRAN
MAURITANIA
SAUDI ARABIA
SUDAN
VATICAN CITY
YEMEN
THEOCRATIC LEADERS
Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud
Saudi
Giuseppe bertello
Vatican City
Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz 
Mauritania