In an Islamic state, there was no separation between secular and spiritual authority as the Caliph was believed to be both a political leader and a religious figure. The law was based on the Koran and Islamic jurisprudence, and the Caliph was the ultimate authority in interpreting and implementing the law. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

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In an Islamic State

Question 15

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In an Islamic state

A) there was no separation between secular and spiritual authority.
B) rule was rarely theocratic.
C) the Koran regulated spiritual life, but not government and society.
D) the Caliph was the source of all law.
E) checks and balances developed similar to the consul-Senate-Assemblies system in Rome.

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