Type of Government Theocracy A form of government in which god
is recognized as the supreme civil ruler
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.