Sharia law is an Islamic legal system derived from religious texts such as the Quran and Hadiths. It governs various aspects of personal conduct, family matters, criminal justice, and economic transactions according to Islamic principles.
Imagine a school where all the rules are based on a specific religious book. The students must follow these rules in their daily lives, from how they dress to how they interact with others.
Theocracy: A theocracy is a form of government where religious leaders hold both political and religious authority, and laws are based on religious principles.
Secularism: Secularism refers to the separation of religion and state, where government institutions remain neutral in matters of religion and do not favor any particular faith.
Blasphemy: Blasphemy is the act of showing disrespect or contempt towards sacred or religious beliefs, often considered a crime under Sharia law.
AP Comparative Government - 1.5 Sources of and Changes in Power and Authority
AP Comparative Government - 1.7 Federal and Unitary Systems
AP Comparative Government - 2.6 Legislative Systems
AP Comparative Government - 2.8 Judicial Systems
AP Comparative Government - 3.2 Political Culture
AP Comparative Government - 3.8 Political and Social Cleavages
AP Comparative Government - 3.9 Challenges of Political and Social Cleavages
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