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Vatican City
Type of Government
• Theocracy – A form of government in which
god is recognized as the supreme civil ruler
Leaders
• The leader of the Vatican City is the Pope. The
Pope is also the head of the Catholic Church.
The Pope is appointed for five-year periods by
the cardinals. The People has full and absoulte
control over Vatican City. He controls the
Executive, Legislative, and Judidial powers.
Consent of the Governed
• Consent of the Pope is an important principal
of the country. Vatican City is the home of the
Catholic Church and the Pope heads not only
the Vatican City but Catholic Church so his job
is very important.
Change the Government
• Yes there is a peaceful way to change the
government. Every 5 years the cardinals of the
Catholic Church get together to decide if the
current pope will continue and if not they will
choose another pope to serve the needs of
the people.
Do Government Leaders Follow the
Rule of Law
• Yes they do because the Pope is Catholic. He is
a devine follower of God and so the bible says
he most follow the rules of law and not sin so
that he may go to heaven.