Government Ch1

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

Any system of public rule or authority

A group of elected officials

A system of economic management

A collection of laws and regulations

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

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

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

Conformity to the character of God

Love and devotion to one's country

Understanding the structure of government

Encouraging people not to work

Those that encourage people not to work

Those that provide job training

Those that offer food assistance

Those that support education

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

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

Praying, submitting, witnessing, obeying

Protesting, petitioning, lobbying, campaigning

Educating, volunteering, donating, advocating

Love and devotion to one's country

Conformity to the character of God

Encouraging people not to work

Understanding the structure of government