Answer: Theocracy, government by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided. In many theocracies, government leaders are members of the clergy, and the state's legal system is based on religious law. Theocratic rule was typical of early civilizations. Ancient Egypt. One of the most well-known theocratic governments was that of Ancient Egypt. ...
Tibet. Prior to 1959, the Tibetan government was headed by the Dalai Lama. ...
