BJU American Government Chapter 1 Test

Government

A system of public rule or authority

Anarchy

A lack of government rule

Theocracy

Government by God's rule

Creation Mandate

The command for man to reflect the glories of the Maker across creation, back to his fellow man, and finally back to God

Jingoism

Blind, unquestioning devotion to one's country

Who represents secular authority in Mark 12:17?

Caesar

What attributes of God were granted to man at creation?

Reason, moral capacity, spiritual nature, sociability, and emotion

Human depravity

Man's entire being is corrupt by sin

Name two of the founding gathers whose writings support their belief in the depravity of man.

Adams and Jefferson

What are the two basic duties of government?

To reward righteousness and to punish unrighteousness

T or F-God expects Christians to abandon all participation in government and leave it to unbelievers.

False

T or F-The Trinity provides a model for modern governments.

True

T or F-Man is a unique being called to exercise dominion over the world.

True

T or F-Governments of today are similar to the governments of the Old Testament Israel.

False

T or F-God requires obedience with a submissive spirit.

True

T or F-Christians should obey government in order to maintain a good testimony and because God ordained governments to fulfill certain responsibilities.

True

T or F-If the government attempts to force a believer to take an action that violates a biblical mandate, the believer must submit to earthly law.

False

T or F-Paul exhorts believers to pray for government officials.

True

T or F-Today it is easier for believing Americans to be involved in government than it was for Christians to participate in government during the Roman Empire.

True

T or F-Jingoism is love for and devotion to one's country.

False

T or F-It is natural for men to do good.

False

T or F-The Scriptures record principles upon which governments may be built.

True

T or F-Government has the capacity to do wrong or take positive action for the good of its citizens.

True

T or F-"Power corrupts"; therefore, no Christian can be involved in government without being corrupted by its power.

False

T or F-The House of Burgesses in colonial Williamsburg was the first self-governing assembly in America.

True

What are the positive ways Christians can interact with government?

Evangelism and participation

What are the biblical obligations of government?

To reward righteousness and to punish unrighteousness