Government Ch1

What is the only way for a government to be truly just?

• To define justice by the standard of God's character and commit itself to ruling in the fear of God

• To follow the majority's opinion

• To implement strict laws

• To ensure economic growth

Define government.

• Any system of public rule or authority

• A group of elected officials

• A system of economic management

• A collection of laws and regulations

How is the human race unique?

• God made humans in His image and gave them dominion over the whole earth

• Humans have the ability to speak

• Humans can create technology

• Humans have a longer lifespan

What is meant when one says that mankind was made in the image of God?

• That God gave humans certain qualities that reflect His own character

• That humans are physically similar to God

• That humans have the ability to create life

• That humans are immortal

What is one of the consequences of human depravity?

• The human race cannot thrive or survive unless a system of public rule is in place to protect people from wickedness

• Humans become physically weaker

• Humans lose the ability to communicate

• Humans become isolated from each other

What is the definition of righteousness?

• Conformity to the character of God

• Love and devotion to one's country

• Understanding the structure of government

• Encouraging people not to work

What type of poverty programs are considered unjust?

• Those that encourage people not to work

• Those that provide job training

• Those that offer food assistance

• Those that support education

What are four obligations of citizens toward their government?

• Praying for leaders, participating in the governing process, submitting to authorities, witnessing to leaders

• Voting, voicing opinions, supporting a candidate, running for office

• Obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on a jury, respecting others

• Protesting, petitioning, lobbying, campaigning

What are four ways of participating in government?

• Voting, voicing opinions, supporting a candidate, running for office

• Praying, submitting, witnessing, obeying

• Protesting, petitioning, lobbying, campaigning

• Educating, volunteering, donating, advocating

What is the simple definition of patriotism?

• Love and devotion to one's country

• Conformity to the character of God

• Encouraging people not to work

• Understanding the structure of government