Political Philosophy Questions
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t/f It is wrong for the government to take over what families or voluntary organizations can do for themselves.
t/f Political communities must ensure not only one's right to worship God but also to practice their religion within society.
The law that perfects the ancient law
t/f God's laws always trump man-made laws.
t/f One does not have an obligation to follow unjust authority.
t/f The principle of subsidiarity protects people from abuses by lower-level social authority.
t/f The principle of subsidiarity implies the existence of a variety of associations and institutions below the level of the central government.
The law that can either be natural or revealed
t/f The church teaches that religious freedom is the source of all human rights.
t/f The fourth commandment—"Keep holy the Sabbath"—also applies to legitimate authorities in in civil society.
t/f Responsibilities are associated with every right.
1. form a perfect union2. establish justice3. insure domestic tranquility4. provide for common defense5. promote the general welfare6. secure the blessings of liberty
Is there only one biblically legitimate governmental structure? What factors should government seek to balance?
Values are changeable but character is displayed virtueVirtue- Virtues are eternal because they are rooted in human natureValues- Values are relative because they can change with circumstancesCharacter- Character refers to the sum of virtues an individual plays. Attributes of characters include justice, responsibility, perseverance, and others were thought to flow from an understanding of the rights and obligations of men
What should be the two parts of a Christian political program?
The laws of the nation apply to everyone equally, and are made by an open, fair, and predictable process
1.Freedom of expression2.The right to keep/bear arms3.Quartering (providing food and place for soldiers to live)4.Privacy5.Right to a fair arrest6.Right to a fair trial7.Right to have a jury trial for a federal lawsuit8.Punishment must fit the crime (Cruel and unusual punishment isn't allowed)9.All unlisted rights belong to We, the people10.The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
In a direct democracy, people directly represent themselves in government. In a republic, the people are represented by elected officials in a government.
Every human is born with them. Gov'ts can and do violate them, but they can't be taken away.
Contribution, Courage, Humility, Integrity, Justice, Perseverance, Respect, Responsibility, Self Governance