Biblical Background
The author of Government
God
A democracy
First president of the United States
George Washington
Each state has 2 of these.
Senators
A member of congress must introduce this to be considered by Congress.
A bill
According to Daniel 2:21, He removes kings and establishes kings...
God
A monarchy
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure tranquility, provide for the common defense..."
The Preamble of the US Constitution
The term length for a president
4
These people are representatives of groups that seek to influence laws and policies.
Lobbyists
A system that originated with God intending to serve His purpose among humans.
Human Government
1 person will lead the government and his word is final.
A dictatorship
The product of enlightenment ideas driven by political realities signed on July 2nd, voted for approval July 4th, 1776.
Declaration of Independence
The most powerful member of the house of representatives.
Speaker of the House
A technique that senators use to try and prevent a vote on a bill.
Filibuster
The purpose of Government
To do Justice
The citizens who are able to vote have sovereignty.
A republic
" Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled."
Articles of Confederation
The president of the senate
The Vice President
The President's options when congress passes a bill and sends it to be signed.
Sign, veto, or pocket veto
God's main qualification for a leader.
Godly character
A small group of people lead this government.
An oligarchy
An enlightenment period author of "Two Treatises of Government" that later formed the basis for US government.
John Locke
He is the current Speaker of the House
Mike Johnson
This document tells Congress what powers it has and what it can and cannot do.
The US constitution.