6 Religion Chap 9

Includes all the things in a society that allows people to have what they need in order to be truly happy.

• State

• Common Good

• Patriotism

• Authority

The love of one’s country

• State

• Common Good

• Patriotism

• Authority

A society of people united under a common government or authority

• State

• Common Good

• Patriotism

• Authority

Saint Paul says, “There is no _______ except from God.”

• State

• Common Good

• Patriotism

• Authority

The government is supposed to use its ______ as God intends.

• State

• Common Good

• Patriotism

• Authority

Duties of the Government

(mark all that apply)

• Make just laws

• Encourage virtues and sound values

• Allow people to live according to God’s laws

• Promote the common good

Duties of the Citizens

(mark all that apply)

• Obey all just laws and regulations

• Pay taxes 

• Defend the nation from attack when necessary

• Be concerned for the health and well-being of society

• Work to have unjust laws that violate people’s rights changed

Does the government exercise a rightful authority over us?

• Yes

• No

Does the government’s authority come from God?

• Yes

• No

Is it acceptable for the government to demand something of us that is against God’s law?

• Yes

• No