When a country's religious leaders are also its political leaders, its political system is called a(n) ________.

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When the religious leaders hold both religious and political power, the political system is called a theocracy. This is different from a democracy, where power is held by the people through elected representatives, and a bureaucracy, which is a system of government where decisions are made by non-elected officials. The term adhocracy refers to a flexible and informal form of organization, often used in business or non-profit settings.

When a Country's Religious Leaders Are Also Its Political Leaders