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VOCAB
Is That So!
I AM THE LAW!!
BIBLE
I Got To Do What Now...
100
Pure Democracy
"Mob Rule"; rule by the few that controls the many, and does not establish/ guarantee universal civil rights for every person
100

What's the difference between a Democracy and a Theocracy?

A theocracy is governed by God and a democracy is governed by whomever the people elect to represent them

100
What is the law supposed to reflect?
The glory, righteousness, and justice of God
100
What does Romans 13:1 say about how we look at government?
Be subject to the governing authorities; there is no authority except that which the Lord establishes
100
What do Christians civic duties (our personal responsibilities) include?
Obey laws, Pray for your leaders, proper appeal for justice, be politically involved (in some way)
200
Constitutional Democracy
Government established by the people, allowing many elected officials to enforce universal civil rights for every person
200

What are family and church politics and how do they relate to our study in this unit?

Each has a system/ method of operating and organizing a group of people.

There are leaders that represent the interests of the people

200
TRUE or FALSE - It is unloving to post the 10 Commandments in a classroom where non-Christians have to look at it?
FALSE - Giving glory to God and displaying His righteousness for people to see is the most loving thing we can do.
200

How does Psalm 19:1 tie into the purpose of government

Since God's creation reflects His glory and design, government should do the same
200
What two indispensable supports of a nation did George Washington point out?
Religion and morality
300
The study of the governing of cities, states and their associated citizens
Politics
300

---DAILY DOUBLE---

What point does Lord Acton make in his famous quote about absolute power?

It is not wise to give anyone absolute power/ control, as it will surely corrupt them

300
Give two reasons why Representational government is wise 

(Representational Government: having many elected officials who represent the rights of every citizen)

1) It puts power and responsibilities into many hands 

2) It creates accountability, a system of checks and balances

300
What does God relent and give Israel in 1 Samuel 8?
A king
300
---DAILY DOUBLE---

What are some of the key ideas inherent in a Christian government?

Administer justice, protect the weak and poor, protect the innocent, create equality, restrain evil/ protect nation from invasion
400
Civil Duty
Being respectful to a governing nation by obeying its laws and statutes
400

TRUE or FALSE

It is every Christians responsibility to run for state office and be involved government functions

FALSE - There are many ways to be involved in our nation besides running for political office
400
TRUE or FALSE - Justice should be the biggest concern of the government
TRUE - Without justice or a faulty justice system, crime, abuse of power and civil rebellion would grow
400
According to Judges 8:23, who are we ultimately supposed to obey? 
God
400
TRUE or FALSE - A riot (Inciting a mob, destruction of personal & public property) would be a proper appeal to the government for a change in law
FALSE - Breaking the law in a violent manner and encouraging others to do the same is never a proper appeal to change any law
500
Fair and impartial handling; due reward and treatment
Justice
500
If we know not everyone will obey the laws, what is the point in having them at all?
It would throw the world into utter chaos if there were no standard of morality and justice.
500

---DAILY DOUBLE---

List 3 of the 5 Principles of Government

1) Administer Justice, 2) Protect Weak and Poor, 3) Protect Innocent, 4) Equality, 5) Restrain evil/ protect from hostile invasion

500

List the 3 of the 5 demands Israel's king was going to make of them in 1 SAMUEL 8:10-18

1) Draft sons into army, 2) Assign/ demand agricultural produce, 3) Assign domestic/ blue color jobs, 4) demand of your possessions as tithe, 5) make slaves of you


500
TRUE or FALSE - We are encouraged in MARK 12:17 to obey Caesar's laws above all else
FALSE - There are times when obeying government would infringe on what God has told us to do (i.e. Texas pastor's sermons being scanned for "hate speech"and told not to preach them)