Author Question: The term theocracy is best defined as: A) a government that rules according to religious ... (Read 57 times)

pane00 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

The term theocracy is best defined as:

A) a government that rules according to religious precepts.
B) a government in which the rich have disproportionate influence.
C) a government run by members of old, noble families.
D) a government in which political decisions are made directly by the people themselves.
E) a government in which the power and authority are in the hands of a single person.

Question 2

Miranda complained about the tight regulations being imposed on the gun store owned and run by her family. She feels that individuals and families should be responsible for establishing their own economic status instead of being limited by regulations or dependent on benefits from the government. According to her, the government should only intervene to ensure adherence to traditional religious and family values. Miranda's views are most closely aligned with the political ideology of _____.

A) socialism
B) communism
C) conservatism
D) liberalism
E) libertarianism