Question

In a theocracy, all laws are based on the country's religion. Church and state, or religion and government, are not separated. Instead, the church is the state. Vatican City is a small city inside the larger city of Rome, Italy. It is independent from Italy, and it is governed by Catholicism and headed by the Pope. The laws of Saudi Arabia are all based on Islamic law: the country even has religious police to maintain social compliance with laws.

Which of the following would most likely be described as a theocracy?

A
A city that has both a church and a town hall.

B
A government that bases its laws on a religious text.

C
A president who celebrates a holiday with his family.

D
A mayor who says her favorite book is a prayer book.

Answer 1

B
A government that bases its laws on a religious text.

This option directly describes a government structure where laws are derived from a religious foundation, which aligns with the definition of a theocracy.