What power mentioned in the thirteenth chapter of Revelation is to enforce this mark?

Answer

"And he [the two-horned beast] causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a
mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads." Rev. 13: 16.
NOTE - The two-horned beast is understood to represent the United States of America. See
reading on page 158. As this nation repudiates her principles of civil and religious liberty, and becomes a
persecuting power, other nations will follow her example in oppressing those who refuse to give up their
allegiance to God.

What replies does Inspiration return to these inquiries?
How did the people respond to the preaching of John?
What did the prophet say His name should be called?
With what promise do the Old Testament Scriptures close?
On what day was John in the Spirit?
13. The righteous dead are raised at Christ's second coming. When will the rest of the dead, the wicked, be raised?
Upon whom was the name Israel first bestowed?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle