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Civics Chap 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| "What is government" | Any system of public rule or authority |
| "How many governments exist" | Thousands of various sizes and types |
| "What does the Bible teach about government" | That it is necessary despite human disappointment |
| "What is the origin of government" | It is a fundamental principle of Scripture and Gods Kingdom |
| "Why do humans have dominion over the earth" | Because we are made in the image of God |
| "What is the Creation Mandate" | Gods command to man to wisely rule the earth |
| "Why is structure and organization needed" | To fulfill the Creation Mandate |
| "What is human depravity" | The twisting of mans mind will and emotions by sin |
| "What is anarchy" | The absence of government |
| "What does the Bible teach about government on the new earth" | It will continue when Christ rules |
| "What are the obligations of government" | Ensure justice provide defense and safety address poverty promote moral behavior and provide order |
| "What does ensuring justice mean" | Encouraging people to do right and respect the rights of others |
| "What does justice require" | Equality with laws applied to all |
| "When does confusion over right occur" | When people reject God |
| "What do just governments do" | Reward righteousness |
| "What is righteousness" | Conformity to the character of God |
| "What must government do about unrighteousness" | Punish wrongdoing |
| "What is the limit of government authority" | Officials must know when a response is needed and when it is not |
| "What is the governments duty in national defense | To protect citizens from foreign invasions |
| "How does government support public safety | By enforcing just laws and responding to disasters |
| "What other public safety roles does government have | Supporting health care and funding medical research |
| "What is the governments obligation regarding poverty | To help the needy without rewarding idleness |
| "What does the Bible teach about earning income | That the appropriate way is through work |
| "What should government programs encourage | Productive work so citizens can sustain themselves |
| "What should the moral code of a nation reflect | The character of God and the rights of the people |
| "What do all laws reflect | A moral viewpoint |
| "What is the governments role in providing order | Keeping order in traffic laws record keeping and daily functions |
| "How does providing order support the Creation Mandate | It organizes society to fulfill Gods command to rule wisely |
| "What are the five biblical obligations of government | Provide order promote moral behavior address poverty provide defense and safety ensure justice |
| "How do governments reward righteousness | By passing and enforcing laws that encourage good and remove obstacles to doing good |
| "Why should government not punish every wrong action | Because some sins are internal or better handled by parents schools or employers |
| "How should governments address poverty | In a way that does not reward people for not working |
| "Why must governments legislate morality | Because no law can exist in a moral vacuum |
| "What duty do Christians have toward their country | To pray for their leaders and nation |
| "What should Christians pray for government officials | That they excel in their duties and be saved if needed |
| "What does God want Christians to do in government | To participate and be involved |
| "Why must believers be educated about government | To influence it for good |
| "What obligation does the New Testament emphasize | Believers must submit to their government |
| "When should believers disobey government | When it requires them to disobey God |
| "What examples does the New Testament include about witness | Believers witnessing to government officials |
| "What two qualities describe an ideal ruler in 2 Samuel 23 | Just and fears God |
| "What is the Creation Mandate | Gods command for humans to rule the earth wisely |
| "Why does human depravity demand government | Because sin twists human nature and without restraint society collapses |
| "What is anarchy | The absence of government always short lived and tragic |
| "Why will government continue on the new earth | Because Christ will rule and humans will exercise leadership under Him |
| "What does ensuring justice require | Equal treatment of laws and respect for rights grounded in Gods character |
| "How do governments reward righteousness | By enacting laws that encourage good and remove obstacles to doing right |
| "What is the governments duty in punishing unrighteousness | To restrain evil even to the point of taking life when necessary |
| "What is the governments duty in national defense | To protect citizens from foreign invasion and lawlessness |
| "What is the governments duty in public safety | To enforce just laws respond to disasters support health care and fund research |
| "How should government address poverty | By helping the needy without rewarding idleness and encouraging productive work |
| "Why must governments legislate morality | Because all laws reflect a moral viewpoint and cannot exist in a moral vacuum |
| "What are examples of providing order | Traffic laws record keeping land use planning building codes public parks and libraries |
| "What is the believers duty in prayer | To pray for leaders salvation wisdom and ability to govern justly |
| "What is the believers duty in participation | To vote voice opinions support candidates or run for office |
| "What is the believers duty in submission | To obey rulers unless they command disobedience to God |
| "What is the believers duty in witness | To testify to rulers about Gods authority and call them to obedience |
| "What is true patriotism | Love of country rooted in gratitude to God and love for neighbor |
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