Asked by LaTasha Lindemann on Sep 24, 2024
All of the following are associated with the means of using religion to legitimize power except:
A) In Iran, the country's democratically elected parliament is subordinate to the ayatollah.
B) In the United States, the newly elected president takes the oath of office by swearing on a Bible.
C) In England, the monarch serves as a nominal head of state and the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
D) Among the Kpelle, the paramount chief is seen as a divinely chosen representative of the church.
Ayatollah
A high-ranking title in the Islamic clerical system, especially in Shia Islam, denoting a leading authority on religious laws and theology.
Supreme Governor
A title often used to denote the highest leader or authority within certain organizations, realms, or countries, particularly in a ceremonial or constitutional context.
- Identify the mechanisms through which religion and culture legitimize power in societies.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the mechanisms through which religion and culture legitimize power in societies.