Article 1, Section 9, Paragraphs 7-8
No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.
No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.
Federal Reimbursements
The Congress had to pass a law that money could be billed to the Federal Treasury. It was hoped that with the three levels of veto power, only the most necessary things would be approved. Representatives would veto just about anything that would raise tax levels. Senators would veto things that would unnecessarily cost the States time and money. The President would veto anything that would cost the Federal government that was not required.
This law prohibits the private use of funds, or a means of securing payment when the weight of the government has not tested the expenditure.
The lust of money is at the root of everything evil. In order to keep things honorable, strict accounting and provisions must be made ahead of time.
1 Timothy 6:10, "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."
Appropriation is the formal decision to set aside funds for a certain use. The basis is for a positive cash-flow government, not one governed by debt and promissory notes.
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