Different countries are governed in different ways. Theocracy is a way of governing a country and it's people using religion as the basis of it's laws. This book offers a detailed and non-judgemental look at specific countries that are governed in this way. It explores how this system becomes established and what it means to be governed in this way in the past, present and into the future.

Part of the Systems of Government series, this balanced book places Theocracy within a wider world context and looks at the effect this type of government has on its citizens, wealth and industry. Perfect for readers aged 12 and up.

This book is part of a book series called Systems Of Government .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Hachette Children's Group .

Sean Connolly is an experienced writer for children who has written widely on current affairs and historical issues.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: What is a theocracy?
• 2: Political beliefs
• 3: Is a pure theocracy possible?
• 4: Constitutional systems
• 5: Laws that bind
• 6: Islamic crossroads
• 7: A lasting legacy
• 8: In God we trust?
• 9: End of the line
• 10: The media and theocracy
• 11: Looking ahead
• 12: Glossary
• 13: Books and websites
• 14: Index