How did the Ten Commandments help the Israelites develop a theocratic form of government?

Answer 1

The first of the Ten Commandments, "I am the Lord your God," forms the basis of the rest of the Torah, and it was the foundation of Israelite society. Israelite society was based upon the covenant with God, as set forth in the Torah. There was always a learned class among the Israelites, and virtually all men and boys (and a good percentage of women) could read and write. A portion of each day was spent praying; and a larger part of the day was spent studying Torah (by a good part of the populace). Religious questions (and torts) were brought to one of the many Torah-sages or Jewish courts.

Having a large family was an ideal, as was welcoming guests into the home, giving charity, and many other forms of kindness. A portion of crops was given to the poor. The calendar year was replete with the Sabbaths and festivals; and blessings were said before and after eating and on many other occasions.

In brief, there was no such thing as a secular part of life, since the Torah's laws cover every form of activity, including business.