Question

Reza lives in a country where a supreme leader is in charge and the legal system is based on Sharia law. The government of Reza’s country is likely a __________.
A.
confederacy
B.
democracy
C.
monarchy
D.
theocracy

Answer 1

D. theocracy

A theocracy is a government led by religious authorities where laws are based on religious doctrine (e.g., Sharia). A supreme religious leader fits this definition, unlike a monarchy (hereditary ruler), democracy (rule by the people), or confederacy (loose union of states).