Deck 11: Citizenship in a Democracy

Question 1

The __________ is an organization that regulates the lives of the people of a particular geographic area.

A) democracy
B) state
C) church
D) theocracy

Answer 1

state

Question 2

The basic function of a democratic government is to maintain order and ensure __________.

A) justice
B) wealth
C) trade
D) happiness

Answer 2

justice

Question 3

The concept of justice in American democracy presupposes __________ for all.

A) rights
B) financial security
C) equality
D) access

Answer 3

equality

Question 4

The __________ Act legalized previously prohibited actions by law enforcement.

A) Civil Rights
B) Marshall
C) Liberty
D) Patriot

Question 5

In 2002, the Department of __________ was created as a part of the U.S. government.

A) Homeland Security
B) Domestic Security
C) Justice
D) Patriotism

Question 6

A theocracy is a government by __________.

A) men
B) God
C) the community
D) a dictator

Question 7

The Christian perspective on the state was influenced by the Jewish attitude toward the __________ government.

A) Israeli
B) Jordanian
C) Roman
D) Byzantine

Question 8

Rome became hostile to Christian in the last half of the __________ century.

A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth

Question 9

Who said, "Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor's, and to God the things that are God's"?

A) Peter
B) Paul
C) Jesus
D) Daniel

Question 10

Who believed that Christians should do anything they can to dispense with the state without threatening its existence?

A) Peter
B) Paul
C) Jesus
D) Daniel

Question 11

Who spoke to Christians during a time of persecution by Nero?

A) Peter
B) Paul
C) Jesus
D) Daniel

Question 12

In addition to religion, Christians have responsibilities to the state as __________.

A) followers
B) dissenters
C) protestors
D) citizens

Question 13

Christian citizens owe respect, intelligent participation, and __________ to the state.

A) taxes
B) selfless volunteerism
C) compassionate reform
D) conscientious criticism

Question 14

Christians bring a belief in __________ of all people to the wider citizenry.

A) the sinfulness
B) the dignity and worth
C) the salvation
D) the weakness

Question 15

Christians bring to a democratic society the element of __________, which is the dream of a better world.

A) hope
B) optimism
C) nihilism
D) confidence

Question 16

In the long run, the most effective way to influence public policy is through __________.

A) protest
B) subversion
C) indirect involvement
D) direct involvement

Question 17

More than any other institution, the state determines __________.

A) our religion
B) our family roles
C) the condition of our lives
D) the work that we do

Question 18

The American form of government assumes that __________ is the final seat of civil authority.

A) the government
B) the individual
C) the mob mentality
D) the community

Question 19

In the United States, only __________ percent of people eligible to vote actually do so.

A) 40.7
B) 60.2
C) 56.8
D) 29.9

Question 20

The "inalienable rights" of the American citizenry were established by the founders in the __________.

A) Declaration of Independence
B) Bill of Rights
C) Articles of Confederation
D) Gettysburg Address

Question 21

Compare concepts of justice as presented by the American state and scripture. How are these concepts alike and different?

Question 22

What did the Patriot Act do? How can we evaluate the act within a Christian ethical framework?

Question 23

Analyze the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and other post-9/11 governmental actions from a Christian perspective. What were the successes and failings of the government at that time?

Question 24

How did Jesus feel about the state and its role in the life of Christians? What evidence does the Bible provide about Jesus's attitude?

Question 25

Compare Paul, Peter, and Jesus's attitudes toward the state. How did they differ? What historical realities impacted their varying viewpoints?

Question 26

Why does Christianity impose obligations on Christians to be good citizens? In what ways must Christians interact with the state to satisfy that duty?

Question 27

Write a Christian response to religiously fueled terrorism. How are acts of terrorism contrary to Jesus's teachings?

Question 28

Describe the Bible's primary teachings on how Christians should interact with the state. Discuss whether you think modern Christianity follows those guidelines. Why or why not?

Question 29

What works does the term "literature of persecution" refer to? What were these works about and how were they a response to Christian persecution in their time?

Question 30

How can Christians contribute to their states following ethical ideals? What do Christian bring to the table of government and how might those contributions help the state to improve?