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Influences on American Government — Test

Question 12 • TPS EdX Government

When leaders use religious laws to govern, they most likely represent

Answer
A
a theocracy.
B
a democracy.
C
an autocracy.
D
a monarchy.

Explanation

A theocracy is a government in which religious leaders or religious laws guide political authority and public rules. Therefore, leaders who use religious laws to govern most likely represent a theocracy. An autocracy is ruled by one person, but it is not necessarily based on religion.

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