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Christian State of America
Christian State of America
THEOCRACY
Why?
Unitary
Government controls power
PREAMBLE
In order to form a theocratic society The Christian State of America will
provide its citizens a safe-haven to practice their religion. The Christian State
of America strives to guarantee free worship without fear of affliction or
breach of our religious beliefs. We will make every effort to provide and
establish a very secure and fair climate for our religious independence.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Structure
Unicameral
7 councilmen
6 year terms, no term limits
Qualifications
50 years of age
15 years in the church and high ranking official
Degree
Married, never divorced
Powers
Tax
Declare War
Suppress Rebellions
Remove Superior Ecclesiastic
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Structure
Single person, Superior Ecclesiastic
Appointed by the Council of Religious Elites
Serves till death
Qualifications
50 years of age
15 years in the church and high ranking official
Degree
Married, never divorced
Powers
Wages war
Appoints judges
Grants pardons
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Structure
3 levels of courts
Upper Tribunal
Mid Tribunal
Sub Tribunal
Qualifications
40 years of age
Degree in law AND theology
Powers
Constitutional vs unconstitutional
Confirm vs Strike Down
Civil, criminal, juvenile, family law matters
EDUCATION
Federal Government funds/supports education
Free education at all levels
Sets standards
Local Level
Provides optional pre-k and kindergarten
2-6 years of age
Teachers Salary
47k-62k/year
Cirriculum
Bible study, foreign language
Degrees offered
HEALTHCARE
Federal Government controls HC
Free
Not mandated
Universal
IMMIGRATION
Federal governments powers
Determines what makes a person an illegal alien
Open or closed borders
Local powers
Enforce deportation
Seek out illegal aliens
MILITARY
5 Branches
Major
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Border protection
Coast Guard
Border Patrol
AMENDMENTS
Amendment 1: Religion. Freedom to practice Christianity freely and
unrestricted.
Amendment 3: Education. All citizens have the right to education sponsored
by the government.
Amendment 10: Owning of Property. All citizens are guaranteed the right to
own property. The government cannot take the property of citizens unless
given authorization by the property owner. The government will not interfere
with the sale or purchasing of a citizens property.
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