Which of the following terms most accurately describes Iran's theocracy?

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Iran's theocracy can be described as authoritarian as the ruling clerics hold ultimate power and decision-making authority in the government, and there is limited political and social freedom for citizens. However, it is not necessarily totalitarian as there are some limited democratic processes in place, such as elections and a parliament, albeit with limited power. Additionally, while it is illiberal in terms of its restrictions on political and social freedoms, it is not entirely accurate to describe it as an illiberal democracy as there are fundamental limitations on democratic processes and citizens' rights. Finally, while it may have some characteristics of an autocracy, such as a concentration of power in the hands of a few, the role of religion and clerics in the government makes the term authoritarian more accurate.

Which of the Following Terms Most Accurately Describes Iran's Theocracy