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Cultural Geography of the Middle East

Question 24 • TX-World Geography Studies B-CR

How do secular Muslim states and theocracies differ?

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: In theocracies, civil law is based on religious tenets and the head of state is a religious leader. Constitutions and legislatures have limited authority to change law. In secular Muslim states, there are prohibitions on religious interference in law and politics. Sharia law is limited to personal matters.

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