[Steve takes a breath to try and explain the American government as he knows it.] We have a president who we elect every four years. If we like them a lot, they get another four years assuming the guy or lady running against them doesn't beat them. That's the max they can stay in power. They work together with congress, more people we elect to help make laws, and the courts to keep the country running. It's a system of checks and balances also known as every group is holding the other accountable to keep things as fair as possible. It works for the most part assuming everyone does their job.

[That's the rub. Steve leaves Tyrion to reflect on that to touch on the rest of it.] I get what you're saying. Honestly, the bits about other worlds were supposed to be fairytales until aliens invaded. Now everyone kind of has to own up to the fact we're not alone in the universe. The gods you worship are probably helpful or evil aliens depending on the being in question. It takes seeing them to start believing it.