El Empire
Government

By Glenn Davis

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Below is a backstory description of the government in my fictional El Empire. If you are interested in my view of civil government in the real world, read: What Is The Biblical Style Of Civil Government?

In the year 4526, the El Empire was formed when three planets entered into a covenant, called the El Covenant, to unite and rule their worlds, using the Book of El as their constitution, with the Moral Laws of El as the Base Law on which all other laws are simply practical applications. Any law found in contradiction to the Base Law is invalid.

The El Empire has since grown to include thousands of planets - or in some cases, only specific countries on a planet. Each planet or country is a voluntary member agreeing to live by the El Covenant. Each planet or country contributes about 1% of the taxes collected to maintain the El Empire, its military protection, interplanetary police forces, and the overall justice system. However, they are self-governing with their Application Laws.

The primary function of the El Empire is to pursue, capture and try interplanetary criminals.  It is also the final court of appeal when someone challenges an Application Law as a violation of the Base Law and is unable to resolve it at the local level. The Emperor can also declare war on or make peace with any country, planet, or association of planets [like the Tricot Empire] that threatens the security of the El Empire and/or its member planets/countries. All member planets/countries are required to support such initiatives.

A planet or country may request admittance into the El Empire by its governmental authority [whatever form that takes in individual cases], or by a 75% vote of the adult population. To join the El Empire, an applicant must pledge to live by and uphold the El Covenant. Citizens of member planets/countries are eligible to apply to work in the government of the El Empire to serve in its military or its police and justice services. To withdraw from the El Empire requires BOTH the request of withdrawal by the governmental authority and a vote by 60% of the adult population.

The symbol of the El Empire is two semi-transparent hands holding the stars and planets of the Empire.

The Emperor

The El Empire is ruled by an Emperor from the royal city of Royiana. The Emperor usually holds the position for life unless he or she chooses to retire or is removed for Just Cause. The oldest son or daughter usually inherits the office of the Emperor, but this is by no means guaranteed and must be confirmed by the Council Of The Twelve.

The Emperor has complete control over making Application Laws and any activities concerning the El Empire. He or she is also the final court of appeal of the Justice System. The Emperor has a court of advisors who are experts in various aspects of Law, the Military, Policing, and the Court System. The only appeal over the Emperor is a challenge that their action or decision violates the Base Law. This serious charge is presented to the Council Of The Twelve for a final decision.

An Emperor can choose to retire at any time. The Emperor can be removed from office for Just Cause by a 75% vote of the Council Of The Twelve if it is determined that the Emperor has become physically or mentally unable to govern competently, or it is determined that the Emperor has rejected the faith of El, or if the Emperor is deliberately and unrepentantly in violation of the Base Law.

If the Emperor is not removed for Just Cause, they can name their successor, often the oldest son or daughter, though not necessarily. This recommendation is given high importance, but must be confirmed by the Council Of The Twelve after an investigation to determine if the recommended individual is competent and eligible to be the Emperor.

To qualify as a potential Emperor candidate, the person must have all the following qualities:

a. must prove through knowledge and action that they are a committed Elniynian,

b. must have a thorough knowledge of Base Law and Application Law as it relates to the Empire,

c. must be competent to govern, and

d. must not be or have been a member of the Council Of The Twelve.

The Council Of Twelve

The Council Of The Twelve consists of:

1. The Military Commander,

2. The Police Commander,

3. The Court Commander,

4. The Knight Commander,

5. The Interplanetary Relations Advisor

6. The Base Law Advisor

7. - 12. High Officials in churches following El.

All 12 members must meet and maintain the first three qualifications of being an Emperor in their personal and professional lives.

Glenn Davis is a Christian author and Bible teacher whose work draws on more than 40 years of study, writing, and local church teaching. He has written 700+ articles, created five Bible courses, published three books, and shared 100+ Bible videos on YouTube. Readers can find his books on Amazon and follow his teaching on YouTube. Away from the keyboard, he enjoys time with family, reading, walking, and board or card games.

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