A theocratic government is characterized by the integration of religious authority and political power, where leaders are often selected based on religious criteria or claimed divine guidance. In such systems, laws and policies are typically derived from religious doctrines, relegating individual rights and secular governance principles. Citizens often have limited freedoms in terms of expression and belief. Theocratic systems, like those in certain Islamic states, heavily intertwine governance with religious obligations, impacting laws, culture, and daily life.