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The type of government in ancient Egypt was a theocracy. The pharaoh was the head of ancient Egyptian government officials. People believed him to be a living god.

This status basically granted the pharaoh (who was, in almost all cases, a man) virtually limitless power and control over his subjects. This gave him absolute control over the affairs of the Empire and its people.

The government used the power of religion as a control in ruling the country.The Pharaoh was the person who established the laws. The Pharaoh is like the king of Egypt. He controls its people, population, government, economy and almost everything else.

His Vizier is second in command and controls everything the Pharaoh cannot. The vizier was equivalent to a Prime Minister.


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