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What is the main idea of the video America's Godly Heritage?

  • The relationship between church and state
  • The history of America's rise to greatness
  • The role of faith in America's development (correct)
  • The importance of good government

    • What was the court's ruling in the Warsaw versus Tehachapi case?

  • It was unconstitutional to display a cross in a public cemetery (correct)
  • The court did not rule on the case
  • The case was dismissed
  • It was constitutional to display a cross in a public cemetery

    • What was the reason for prohibiting the anti-drug speaker in the Alexander versus Nacogdoches School District case?

  • The speaker was a Christian minister (correct)
  • The message was not effective
  • The speaker was not qualified to deliver an anti-drug message
  • The school district did not want the message

    • What was the outcome of the Commonwealth versus Chambers case?

    <p>The jury sentence was overturned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Bible say is the purpose of government?

    <p>To reward the righteous and punish the wicked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped draft the 1669 Constitution of Carolina?

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did William Penn believe was necessary for good government?

    <p>Good leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the analogy used by William Penn to describe government?

    <p>A clock that needs winding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between John Locke's and William Penn's philosophies?

    <p>Locke believed in good laws, while Penn believed in good leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme of the video America's Godly Heritage?

    <p>The role of faith in America's history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the approach mentioned in the text?

    <p>The quality of the people who rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Proverbs 29:2 declare?

    <p>When the righteous rule the people rejoice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the founding fathers do on the day they signed the Declaration of Independence?

    <p>They underwent an immediate transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the typical length of the Constitutions written by the founding fathers?

    <p>A mere five pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a requirement for holding office in Delaware's Constitution?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped write the Pennsylvania Constitution?

    <p>Benjamin Rush and James Wilson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Bible verse Proverbs 29:2 emphasize?

    <p>The quality of the rulers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was true of the first governments established by the founding fathers?

    <p>They reflected the Proverbs 29:2 approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Supreme Court point to as precedents to demonstrate the founders' intent?

    <p>The state constitutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary concern of the founding fathers when creating governments?

    <p>The type of people who hold office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the founding fathers believe was necessary for leaders in government?

    <p>A god-fearing nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many states had some type of God-centered declaration in their constitution in 1892?

    <p>44</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the founding fathers become involved in education?

    <p>To ensure the transmission of their principles to future generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of Noah Webster during the American Revolution?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Noah Webster believe was essential for the preservation of government?

    <p>A god-fearing leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Noah Webster teach students about the government?

    <p>That it would soon be corrupted if ungodly men were placed in office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to elect godly leaders, according to Noah Webster?

    <p>So they can execute laws for the public good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a republic and a democracy, according to the founding fathers?

    <p>A republic is a form of government where the people elect representatives, while a democracy is a form of government where the people make decisions directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fisher Ames declare about democracy?

    <p>It is a volcano that conceals the fiery materials of its own destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the founding fathers establish instead of a democracy?

    <p>A republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a republic and a democracy according to Noah Webster?

    <p>One is based on the Bible and the other on human desires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the provision in Article 4, Section 4 of the Constitution?

    <p>To ensure each state has a republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of the American republic, according to the text?

    <p>The Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Blackstone's commentaries on the laws teach?

    <p>That human laws should not contradict God's direct decrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a republic a more difficult form of government to maintain, according to the text?

    <p>Because it requires much more effort from the voters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Adams say was necessary for citizens in a republic?

    <p>To be in some degree a statesman and to examine and judge for himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Benjamin Rush call a democracy?

    <p>A mob rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a democracy and a republic, according to the text?

    <p>One is based on God's standards and the other is based on human desires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Adams say was necessary for citizens in a republic, in addition to being a statesman?

    <p>To examine and judge for himself with a sober Christian spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of placing into office individuals who understand the foundation of the republic, according to the text?

    <p>To preserve the nation's foundation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of Colonel Robert Ingersoll's teachings?

    <p>To remove the Judeo-Christian ethic from America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of the school book published in 1800?

    <p>The examination of a leader's private life and character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Benedict Arnold's public reputation?

    <p>A general of the American army and war hero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the founding fathers believe was the basis of the American Republic?

    <p>The principles of Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the movement away from the founders' principles?

    <p>A shift towards secular humanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Ingersoll's teaching on compartmentalization?

    <p>It led to a separation of public and private life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main idea of the textbook published in 1800?

    <p>The need to examine a leader's private life and character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the movement away from the founders' principles?

    <p>A shift towards secular humanism and the rejection of the Judeo-Christian ethic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Colonel Robert Ingersoll's goal for humanity?

    <p>To establish a new religion based on humanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the textbook published in 1800 use to illustrate the importance of examining a leader's private life?

    <p>The example of Benedict Arnold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary qualification for rulers according to the Scriptures as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Men who rule in the fear of God and are able men of truth, hating covetousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jethro's recommendation to Moses regarding rulers?

    <p>To select rulers who would rule in the fear of God and are able men of truth, hating covetousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the elections mentioned in the text?

    <p>To select rulers who would rule in the fear of God and are able men of truth, hating covetousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Witherspoon consider as the foundation of all human excellence?

    <p>Private virtues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Noah Webster remind the people of regarding their duties?

    <p>Their duty to elect godly leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main concern of the Reverend Mathias Burnett in his 1803 sermon?

    <p>The character and qualifications of elected officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Witherspoon teach as the first characteristic of an American patriot?

    <p>Promoting true and undefiled religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Witherspoon explain was the consequence of a profane and immoral government?

    <p>It would not endure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the text from Exodus regarding the selection of rulers?

    <p>It provides guidance on the selection of rulers who would rule in the fear of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Abigail Adams, what must a true patriot be?

    <p>A religious man</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common theme among the qualifications for rulers mentioned in the text?

    <p>Their fear of God and commitment to truth and integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Witherspoon teach as the second characteristic of an American patriot?

    <p>Setting himself with the greatest firmness to bear down profanity and immorality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who advocated for the election of rulers based on their character and qualifications?

    <p>Jethro, Moses, and Noah Webster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Witherspoon teach as the third characteristic of an American patriot?

    <p>Being an avowed enemy of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the source of the founding fathers' teachings on private life?

    <p>Teachings from the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Adams believe distinguished a statesman from a politician?

    <p>Their religious beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Matthew 7:16-20 teach about the relationship between roots and fruit?

    <p>That corrupt roots produce corrupt fruit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of John Witherspoon's role in American history?

    <p>He was the president of Princeton University and trained many founding fathers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Adams believe was the key difference between a politician and a statesman?

    <p>Their commitment to biblical principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the concept of future rewards and punishments in the context of government?

    <p>It provided a sense of accountability and restraint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Reverend Matthias Burnet's view on the importance of religion in government?

    <p>It was essential for maintaining good government and preventing corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Abigail Adams express concern about the possibility of Thomas Jefferson being elected president?

    <p>Because he was a non-believer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the importance of having godly leaders in government, according to the early American leaders?

    <p>It was essential for maintaining good government and preventing corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the 1801 presidential election, which was a concern for Abigail Adams?

    <p>Thomas Jefferson was elected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John Adams believe was the key to making good decisions in office?

    <p>Guarding his private behavior and carefully weighing public policy decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the concept of the '-watchful eye' in the context of government?

    <p>It referred to the potential for public scrutiny to constrain corrupt behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of religion in the early American concept of government, according to the text?

    <p>It was essential for maintaining good government and preventing corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main difference between a politician and a statesman, according to the text?

    <p>Their commitment to biblical principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Penn's approach, good laws are more important than good men in office.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers believed that the type of laws passed was more important than the type of people in office.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Constitution of Delaware required all elected officials to declare their faith in God and the Holy Scriptures.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The average Constitution written by the founding fathers was over 100 pages long.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proverbs 29:2 declares that when the wicked rule, the people rejoice.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Supreme Court pointed to the federal Constitution as precedent to demonstrate the founders' intent.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Pennsylvania Constitution required all legislators to declare their belief in the Christian religion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers believed that the government's primary role was to provide for the common defense.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Massachusetts Constitution required all elected officials to declare their belief in the Christian religion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers established a democracy as the form of government in the United States.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A federal court ruled that it was unconstitutional for a public cemetery to have a planter in the shape of a cross because it could cause emotional distress.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A federal court ruled that a teacher at school could be seen publicly with his own personal copy of the Bible.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    William Penn believed that good laws were the only means of securing good government.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of government is to reward the wicked and punish the righteous.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Locke authored the 1669 Constitution of Carolina in the belief that good government would be secured through the enactment of good laws.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A federal court ruled that a classroom library containing 237 books must remove all books that dealt with Christianity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An anti-drug speaker was prohibited from delivering his anti-drug message to the students because he was not a Christian minister.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The jury sentence of a man convicted of a brutal murder was overturned because the prosecuting attorney had mentioned a Bible verse in the courtroom that lasted over five minutes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The courts' decisions have been consistent with the biblical standard for good government.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The quality of government depends solely on the goodness found in laws.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 1892, the Supreme Court pointed out that all 44 states in the Union had a God-centered declaration in its constitution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noah Webster served as a soldier during the American Revolution and as a legislator in three states after the Revolution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers established a democracy in America.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Noah Webster, the preservation of government depends on the faithful discharge of the duty to elect unprincipled men to office.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers became involved in education because they recognized its importance for their own careers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fisher Ames declared a republic as a volcano which conceals the fiery materials of its own destruction.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers believed that the citizens' faith played no role in the government's success.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noah Webster's history textbook was used in American classrooms for only a few years.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers believed that a democracy and a republic were interchangeable terms.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers established colleges to provide education exclusively for the elite.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to John Adams, a democracy is the best form of government.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Benjamin Rush believed that a democracy is a better form of government than a republic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noah Webster taught that the Bible is not a source of authority for the American republic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Blackstone's commentaries, human laws can contradict God's direct decrees.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a republic, whatever the people desire becomes policy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Constitution requires each state to maintain a democratic form of government.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A democracy is a better form of government because it requires less effort from voters.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Adams believed that citizens should not be involved in the political process.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers established a democracy in the United States.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A republic is a type of democracy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Benjamin Rush believed that a universal education of the youth in the principles of Christianity was necessary for establishing and perpetuating Republican forms of government.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colonel Robert Ingersoll was a prominent advocate for Judeo-Christian values in America.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The textbook published in 1800 taught students to ignore a candidate's private life when evaluating their public qualifications.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Benedict Arnold's public reputation was that of a traitor to his nation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers believed that a democracy was the best form of government.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The movement away from the founders' principles resulted in a stronger emphasis on Judeo-Christian values in America.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colonel Robert Ingersoll's teachings emphasized the importance of examining a candidate's private life when evaluating their public qualifications.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The textbook published in 1800 was widely used in American classrooms for over a century.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers believed that a leader's private life was not an accurate indicator of their true character.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colonel Robert Ingersoll's goal was to promote the Judeo-Christian ethic in American society.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Adams was a politician because he was willing to compromise his principles.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Reverend Matthias Burnett, a sense of religion is necessary for good government.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abigail Adams supported Thomas Jefferson as a presidential candidate because of his strong religious beliefs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noah Webster believed that men who do not acknowledge God's providence are fit to be trusted with national office.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Adams believed that the fear of future punishment did not terrify him.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Witherspoon was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and served on over 100 different committees in Congress.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Reverend Matthias Burnett, a sense of religion has no effect on a person's behavior.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Witherspoon taught that the first characteristic of an American patriot was to promote true and undefiled religion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abigail Adams was not concerned about the upcoming presidential election between Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Adams was willing to compromise his principles to win an election.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abigail Adams believed that a true patriot must be a religious person.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noah Webster believed that a leader's private behavior has no impact on their public policy decisions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founders derived their teachings on private life from the Bible.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Adams believed that a politician was someone who had compromised his principles in order to advance.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The awareness of future rewards and punishments did not serve as a restraint on John Adams' personal misbehavior.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Witherspoon was the president of Harvard University.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to John Witherspoon, a patriot must set himself with the greatest firmness to bear down on morality and faith.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers did not believe that private life was important for leaders.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Witherspoon taught that the first characteristic of an American patriot was to be an avowed enemy of God.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text does not mention the importance of examining a leader's private life.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noah Webster believed that morality and religion are not necessary qualifications for political office.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bible teaches that rulers should be men who rule in the fear of God.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jethro recommended that Moses should continue to be the only ruler and judge over the massive number of people.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reverend Mathias Burnett used a different Bible verse in his 1803 sermon at the Connecticut Capitol building.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noah Webster was against the idea of elections for the federal, state, county, and local governments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bible teaches that rulers should be men who are morally corrupt and covetous.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Moses disagreed with Jethro's advice to choose rulers from among the people.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noah Webster was against the idea that rulers should be men of truth who hate covetousness.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Proverbs 29:2, when the _______________________ rule the people rejoice.

    <p>righteous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers understood that good _______________________ do better than good laws.

    <p>men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Delaware Constitution required elected or appointed officials to make a declaration of faith in _______________________ the Father and in Jesus Christ His only Son.

    <p>God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Pennsylvania Constitution, authored by Benjamin Rush and James Wilson, declared that legislators must make a declaration of belief in _______________________ the Creator and governor of the universe.

    <p>one God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Massachusetts Constitution, authored by Samuel Adams, required elected officials to declare their belief in the _______________________ religion.

    <p>Christian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers believed that the key to good government is found in the quality of the _______________________ who rule.

    <p>people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they lost all of their state governments and had to create new state _______________________.

    <p>constitutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Supreme Court pointed to the state constitutions as precedents to demonstrate the _______________________ intent.

    <p>founders'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers' approach to government emphasized the type of _______________________ placed into office.

    <p>individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The typical length of the Constitutions written by the founding fathers was around _______________________ pages.

    <p>five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 1892, the supreme court pointed out that over the ______ states then in the Union had some type of God-centered declaration in its constitution.

    <p>44</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noah Webster was one of the founding fathers who became an ______ and helped establish Amherst College.

    <p>educator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you become entitled to exercise the right of voting for public officers, let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers ______ men who will rule in the fear of God.

    <p>just</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The preservation of our government depends on the faithful discharge of this duty, if the citizens neglect their duty and place ______ men in office, the government will soon be corrupted.

    <p>unprincipled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Noah Webster taught students that our form of government could not survive unless we kept ______ god-fearing people of faith in office.

    <p>godly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When we pledge allegiance to the flag, we pledge allegiance to the ______ of the United States, not the democracy of the United States.

    <p>Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fisher Ames declared democracy as a ______ which conceals the fiery materials of its own destruction.

    <p>volcano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Our founding fathers had an opportunity to establish a ______ and they chose not to, they specifically chose to establish a republic.

    <p>democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers became involved in ______ because they believed it was essential for transmitting the principles of sound government to subsequent generations.

    <p>education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Noah Webster, if the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be ______.

    <p>corrupted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Benjamin Rush understood that if our people ever lost their knowledge of the _______________ and of its rights and wrongs then we would lose our Republic.

    <p>Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The only means of establishing and perpetuating our Republican forms of government is the universal education of our youth in the principles of _______________ by means of the Bible.

    <p>Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founding fathers knew that the only firm basis for our American Republic was what we today term the _______________ ethic.

    <p>Judeo-Christian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Colonel Robert Ingersoll was one of America's first openly avowed and proudly self-proclaimed _______________ humanists.

    <p>militant secular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ingersoll advanced the teachings of compartmentalization and having a candidate's private life to help accomplish his self-proclaimed goal of removing the _______________ ethic from America.

    <p>Judeo-Christian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The move to divorce one's private life from his public office was a novel idea at the time, and _______________ advanced it.

    <p>Ingersoll</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The school book first published in December of 1800 taught students that they must always examine the private life and character of a _______________.

    <p>leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Witherspoon was a signor over the _______________ of Independence.

    <p>Declaration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Benedict Arnold was publicly presenting himself as an American _______________, but privately he was embezzling supplies destined for the starving troops at Valley Forge.

    <p>patriot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Witherspoon taught that a true leader must set himself with the greatest firmness to down __________________ and immorality of every kind.

    <p>profanity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The textbook proved that public character is no evidence of true greatness by raising the example of Benedict _______________.

    <p>Arnold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to John Witherspoon, whoever is an avowed enemy of God is an enemy to his __________________.

    <p>country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the textbook, private life is always real life, where the eyes of the million are not _______________.

    <p>upon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abigail Adams believed that a true patriot must be a __________________ man.

    <p>religious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Matthew 7 verses 16-20, if the __________________ is corrupt, then the fruit would also be corrupt.

    <p>root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Adams defined a politician as someone who had compromised his principles in order to advance with his __________________.

    <p>party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founders derived their teachings on private life from the __________________.

    <p>Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Witherspoon taught that the first characteristic of an American patriot was that he'd be an active and sincere promoter of true and undefiled __________________.

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    According to John Adams, a _______________ would not compromise principles regardless of what it might cost him.

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    According to John Witherspoon, a true patriot must set himself with the greatest firmness to bear down on __________________ of every kind.

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    John Adams guarded his private behavior and carefully weighed his public policy decisions because he understood he would answer to _______________.

    <p>God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The reverend Matthias Burnett explained that feeble would be the best form of government without a sense of _______________ and the terrors of the world to come.

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    John Witherspoon explained that whoever was an avowed enemy of God was an enemy to his __________________.

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    Abigail Adams was concerned about the presidential election between Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson, fearing that America would be led by a man who was not _______________.

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    Noah Webster instructed students to let _______________ be their guide when selecting men for office.

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    Having _______________ leadership was essential to our early leaders.

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    The awareness of having to stand before _______________ and account for his behavior served as a restraint on personal misbehavior.

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    A statesman embraced the biblical conviction of the reality of future _______________ and punishments.

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    The reverend Matthias Burnett preached that the absence of a sense of religion would leave every man to do that which is right in his own _______________.

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    A statesman is willing to stand firm even if it might cost him the next _______________.

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    Men of ______________ principles or defective views of the subject argue that religion and morality are not necessary for public office.

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    According to the Scriptures, rulers should be men who rule in the ______________ of God.

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    The Reverend Mathias Burnett utilized the same text in his ______________ sermon at the Connecticut Capitol building.

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    The people were instructed to select rulers who would rule in the ______________ of God and were able men.

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    Noah Webster noted that those who advocate that religion and morality are not important for political office fall into one of two categories: they themselves have ______________ principles or they have defective views of the subject.

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    Moses agreed to ______________ the people to choose out from among them rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

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    The qualifications for office holders, including ruling in the fear of God and being able men, came from ______________.

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    The wise counsel of ______________ was to choose able men who fear God and hate covetousness.

    <p>Jethro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    God has indeed blessed America over the last 200 years under his ______.

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    In the case of Warsaw versus Tehachapi, a federal court ruled that it was unconstitutional for a public cemetery to have a planter in the shape of a ______.

    <p>cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of Roberts versus Madigan, a teacher at school could not be seen publicly with his own personal copy of the ______.

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    An anti-drug speaker with the national drug czars office was prohibited by a federal court from delivering his anti-drug message to the students in ______ school district.

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    In the case of Commonwealth versus Chambers, a man was convicted and sentenced by a jury for taking an axe handle and brutally clubbing to death a 71 year old woman in order to steal her ______ check.

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    God makes it clear that the purpose of government is to ______ the righteous and to punish the wicked.

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    In the 1660s, the people of Carolina were drafting their first state ______ and sought help from political philosopher John Locke.

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    William Penn understood that good government depended not upon the goodness found in ______ but rather upon the goodness found in leaders.

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    According to William Penn, governments are like ______ and go from the motion men give them.

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    Penn understood that let men be ______ and the government cannot be bad.

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    John Adams stated that a ___________ is the devil's own government.

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    According to the Constitution, each state must maintain a ___________ form of government.

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    Noah Webster explained that the difference between a ___________ and a republic is the source of its authority.

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    In a ___________, whatever the people desire becomes policy, but not so in a republic.

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    Blackstone's commentaries on the laws taught that our laws could not contradict God's direct ___________.

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    According to John Adams, electors have an important constitutional ___________ placed in their hands.

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    Founding father Benjamin Rush called a democracy a ___________ bakra.

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    A republic is a more difficult form of government to maintain because it requires much more ___________ from the voters.

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    In a republic, murder will always be a crime because it is always a crime in the ___________ of God.

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    John Adams explained that citizens must investigate the views of ___________ before placing them into office.

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    Study Notes

    America's Godly Heritage

    • Over the last 200 years, America has risen to great heights under God's guidance.
    • Despite its Christian roots, public expressions of faith are now viewed as a threat to the government.

    Attacks on Christianity

    • Federal courts have ruled against displays of Christianity in public spaces, such as a planter in the shape of a cross in a cemetery.
    • Teachers have been prohibited from bringing their personal Bibles to school.
    • Anti-drug speakers who are also Christian ministers have been barred from delivering their messages to students.

    The Purpose of Government

    • According to Scripture (1 Timothy 1, 1 Peter 2, Romans 13), the purpose of government is to reward the righteous and punish the wicked.
    • The decision to overturn a jury sentence due to a prosecutor's mention of a Bible verse in the courtroom violates biblical standards for good government.

    The Role of Good Laws and Good Leaders

    • John Locke believed that good government would be secured through the enactment of good laws.
    • William Penn believed that good laws were necessary, but something more than good laws was necessary to secure good government.
    • Penn emphasized the importance of good leaders, stating that "let men be good, and the government cannot be bad."

    The Founding Fathers' Approach

    • The founding fathers' approach to government was based on Proverbs 29:2, which states that when the righteous rule, the people rejoice, and when the wicked rule, the people groan.
    • The focus was on the quality of the leaders, not just the laws.
    • The founding fathers' state constitutions reflected this approach, with an emphasis on the type of individuals placed in office.

    Examples of State Constitutions

    • The Delaware Constitution, written by Thomas McKean and George Reed, required elected officials to profess faith in God and the Holy Scriptures.
    • The Pennsylvania Constitution, written by Benjamin Rush and James Wilson, declared that each member of the legislature must make a declaration of faith in God and the Scriptures.
    • The Massachusetts Constitution, written by Samuel Adams, required elected officials to declare their belief in the Christian religion.

    The Importance of Education

    • Many founding fathers became involved in education, recognizing its importance in transmitting the principles of sound government to subsequent generations.
    • Noah Webster, a founding father, established Amherst College and wrote textbooks that emphasized the importance of choosing just leaders who would rule in the fear of God.

    The Difference Between a Republic and a Democracy

    • Noah Webster explained that the difference between a republic and a democracy lies in the source of its authority.
    • In a democracy, the people's desires become policy, whereas in a republic, the authority is based on the principles of the Bible.
    • A republic is a more difficult form of government to maintain, requiring effort from the voters to investigate the views of candidates.

    The Founding Fathers' Opposition to Democracy

    • The founding fathers opposed democracy, with Fisher Ames calling it a "volcano" that would produce an eruption and carry desolation in its way.
    • Benjamin Rush described a simple democracy as "the devil's own government."
    • John Adams stated that democracy "never lasts long" and "soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself."

    The Importance of the Bible in American Law

    • Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws, a foundational text in American law, taught that our laws could not contradict God's direct decrees.
    • The Bible provided the basis for American law and government.

    The Movement Away from the Founders' Principles

    • The movement away from the founders' principles began with the teachings of Colonel Robert Ingersoll, a militant secular humanist.
    • Ingersoll advanced the teachings of compartmentalization and ignoring a candidate's private life.
    • These teachings were gradually accepted by the god-fearing community, leading to a divorce of one's private life from their public office.

    The Importance of Examining a Leader's Private Life

    • A school textbook from 1800 emphasized the importance of examining a leader's private life and character, as their public life may not reflect their true nature.
    • The textbook used the example of Benedict Arnold, who was a traitor to his nation despite his public appearance as a patriot.### Characteristic of an American Patriot
    • An American patriot must be an active and sincere promoter of true and undefiled religion
    • He must set himself with the greatest firmness to bear down profanity and immorality of every kind
    • Whoever is an avowed enemy of God is an enemy to his country

    John Witherspoon's Teaching

    • Witherspoon taught three basic components of American patriotism
    • He trained 87 founding fathers, including one president, one vice-president, three Supreme Court justices, ten cabinet members, twelve governors, 21 senators, and 39 congressmen

    Importance of Private Life

    • Private virtues are the foundation of all human excellence
    • The founding fathers derived their teachings on private life from the Bible
    • The Bible teaches that if the root is corrupt, the fruit will also be corrupt (Matthew 7:16-20)

    Statesmanship vs. Politicians

    • A statesman is someone who will not compromise principles, whereas a politician will
    • A statesman is guided by biblical convictions and the reality of future rewards and punishments
    • John Adams defined a politician as someone who has compromised his principles to advance his own interests

    Influence of Religious Beliefs

    • John Adams believed that a statesman must have a sense of accountability to God
    • The reverend Matthias Burnett preached that without a sense of religion and the terror of the world to come, men would do what is right in their own eyes
    • Abigail Adams believed that a leader who does not acknowledge God's Providence is not fit to be trusted with the nation's will or welfare

    Leadership Qualifications

    • According to the Bible, rulers should be men who rule in the fear of God, able men who fear God, men of truth, and those who hate covetousness (Exodus 18:21)
    • Noah Webster instructed students to select men for office based on their character, not their sect or denomination

    America's Godly Heritage

    • Over the last 200 years, America has risen to great heights under God's guidance.
    • Despite its Christian roots, public expressions of faith are now viewed as a threat to the government.

    Attacks on Christianity

    • Federal courts have ruled against displays of Christianity in public spaces, such as a planter in the shape of a cross in a cemetery.
    • Teachers have been prohibited from bringing their personal Bibles to school.
    • Anti-drug speakers who are also Christian ministers have been barred from delivering their messages to students.

    The Purpose of Government

    • According to Scripture (1 Timothy 1, 1 Peter 2, Romans 13), the purpose of government is to reward the righteous and punish the wicked.
    • The decision to overturn a jury sentence due to a prosecutor's mention of a Bible verse in the courtroom violates biblical standards for good government.

    The Role of Good Laws and Good Leaders

    • John Locke believed that good government would be secured through the enactment of good laws.
    • William Penn believed that good laws were necessary, but something more than good laws was necessary to secure good government.
    • Penn emphasized the importance of good leaders, stating that "let men be good, and the government cannot be bad."

    The Founding Fathers' Approach

    • The founding fathers' approach to government was based on Proverbs 29:2, which states that when the righteous rule, the people rejoice, and when the wicked rule, the people groan.
    • The focus was on the quality of the leaders, not just the laws.
    • The founding fathers' state constitutions reflected this approach, with an emphasis on the type of individuals placed in office.

    Examples of State Constitutions

    • The Delaware Constitution, written by Thomas McKean and George Reed, required elected officials to profess faith in God and the Holy Scriptures.
    • The Pennsylvania Constitution, written by Benjamin Rush and James Wilson, declared that each member of the legislature must make a declaration of faith in God and the Scriptures.
    • The Massachusetts Constitution, written by Samuel Adams, required elected officials to declare their belief in the Christian religion.

    The Importance of Education

    • Many founding fathers became involved in education, recognizing its importance in transmitting the principles of sound government to subsequent generations.
    • Noah Webster, a founding father, established Amherst College and wrote textbooks that emphasized the importance of choosing just leaders who would rule in the fear of God.

    The Difference Between a Republic and a Democracy

    • Noah Webster explained that the difference between a republic and a democracy lies in the source of its authority.
    • In a democracy, the people's desires become policy, whereas in a republic, the authority is based on the principles of the Bible.
    • A republic is a more difficult form of government to maintain, requiring effort from the voters to investigate the views of candidates.

    The Founding Fathers' Opposition to Democracy

    • The founding fathers opposed democracy, with Fisher Ames calling it a "volcano" that would produce an eruption and carry desolation in its way.
    • Benjamin Rush described a simple democracy as "the devil's own government."
    • John Adams stated that democracy "never lasts long" and "soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself."

    The Importance of the Bible in American Law

    • Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws, a foundational text in American law, taught that our laws could not contradict God's direct decrees.
    • The Bible provided the basis for American law and government.

    The Movement Away from the Founders' Principles

    • The movement away from the founders' principles began with the teachings of Colonel Robert Ingersoll, a militant secular humanist.
    • Ingersoll advanced the teachings of compartmentalization and ignoring a candidate's private life.
    • These teachings were gradually accepted by the god-fearing community, leading to a divorce of one's private life from their public office.

    The Importance of Examining a Leader's Private Life

    • A school textbook from 1800 emphasized the importance of examining a leader's private life and character, as their public life may not reflect their true nature.
    • The textbook used the example of Benedict Arnold, who was a traitor to his nation despite his public appearance as a patriot.### Characteristic of an American Patriot
    • An American patriot must be an active and sincere promoter of true and undefiled religion
    • He must set himself with the greatest firmness to bear down profanity and immorality of every kind
    • Whoever is an avowed enemy of God is an enemy to his country

    John Witherspoon's Teaching

    • Witherspoon taught three basic components of American patriotism
    • He trained 87 founding fathers, including one president, one vice-president, three Supreme Court justices, ten cabinet members, twelve governors, 21 senators, and 39 congressmen

    Importance of Private Life

    • Private virtues are the foundation of all human excellence
    • The founding fathers derived their teachings on private life from the Bible
    • The Bible teaches that if the root is corrupt, the fruit will also be corrupt (Matthew 7:16-20)

    Statesmanship vs. Politicians

    • A statesman is someone who will not compromise principles, whereas a politician will
    • A statesman is guided by biblical convictions and the reality of future rewards and punishments
    • John Adams defined a politician as someone who has compromised his principles to advance his own interests

    Influence of Religious Beliefs

    • John Adams believed that a statesman must have a sense of accountability to God
    • The reverend Matthias Burnett preached that without a sense of religion and the terror of the world to come, men would do what is right in their own eyes
    • Abigail Adams believed that a leader who does not acknowledge God's Providence is not fit to be trusted with the nation's will or welfare

    Leadership Qualifications

    • According to the Bible, rulers should be men who rule in the fear of God, able men who fear God, men of truth, and those who hate covetousness (Exodus 18:21)
    • Noah Webster instructed students to select men for office based on their character, not their sect or denomination

    America's Godly Heritage

    • Over the last 200 years, America has risen to great heights under God's guidance.
    • Despite its Christian roots, public expressions of faith are now viewed as a threat to the government.

    Attacks on Christianity

    • Federal courts have ruled against displays of Christianity in public spaces, such as a planter in the shape of a cross in a cemetery.
    • Teachers have been prohibited from bringing their personal Bibles to school.
    • Anti-drug speakers who are also Christian ministers have been barred from delivering their messages to students.

    The Purpose of Government

    • According to Scripture (1 Timothy 1, 1 Peter 2, Romans 13), the purpose of government is to reward the righteous and punish the wicked.
    • The decision to overturn a jury sentence due to a prosecutor's mention of a Bible verse in the courtroom violates biblical standards for good government.

    The Role of Good Laws and Good Leaders

    • John Locke believed that good government would be secured through the enactment of good laws.
    • William Penn believed that good laws were necessary, but something more than good laws was necessary to secure good government.
    • Penn emphasized the importance of good leaders, stating that "let men be good, and the government cannot be bad."

    The Founding Fathers' Approach

    • The founding fathers' approach to government was based on Proverbs 29:2, which states that when the righteous rule, the people rejoice, and when the wicked rule, the people groan.
    • The focus was on the quality of the leaders, not just the laws.
    • The founding fathers' state constitutions reflected this approach, with an emphasis on the type of individuals placed in office.

    Examples of State Constitutions

    • The Delaware Constitution, written by Thomas McKean and George Reed, required elected officials to profess faith in God and the Holy Scriptures.
    • The Pennsylvania Constitution, written by Benjamin Rush and James Wilson, declared that each member of the legislature must make a declaration of faith in God and the Scriptures.
    • The Massachusetts Constitution, written by Samuel Adams, required elected officials to declare their belief in the Christian religion.

    The Importance of Education

    • Many founding fathers became involved in education, recognizing its importance in transmitting the principles of sound government to subsequent generations.
    • Noah Webster, a founding father, established Amherst College and wrote textbooks that emphasized the importance of choosing just leaders who would rule in the fear of God.

    The Difference Between a Republic and a Democracy

    • Noah Webster explained that the difference between a republic and a democracy lies in the source of its authority.
    • In a democracy, the people's desires become policy, whereas in a republic, the authority is based on the principles of the Bible.
    • A republic is a more difficult form of government to maintain, requiring effort from the voters to investigate the views of candidates.

    The Founding Fathers' Opposition to Democracy

    • The founding fathers opposed democracy, with Fisher Ames calling it a "volcano" that would produce an eruption and carry desolation in its way.
    • Benjamin Rush described a simple democracy as "the devil's own government."
    • John Adams stated that democracy "never lasts long" and "soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself."

    The Importance of the Bible in American Law

    • Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws, a foundational text in American law, taught that our laws could not contradict God's direct decrees.
    • The Bible provided the basis for American law and government.

    The Movement Away from the Founders' Principles

    • The movement away from the founders' principles began with the teachings of Colonel Robert Ingersoll, a militant secular humanist.
    • Ingersoll advanced the teachings of compartmentalization and ignoring a candidate's private life.
    • These teachings were gradually accepted by the god-fearing community, leading to a divorce of one's private life from their public office.

    The Importance of Examining a Leader's Private Life

    • A school textbook from 1800 emphasized the importance of examining a leader's private life and character, as their public life may not reflect their true nature.
    • The textbook used the example of Benedict Arnold, who was a traitor to his nation despite his public appearance as a patriot.### Characteristic of an American Patriot
    • An American patriot must be an active and sincere promoter of true and undefiled religion
    • He must set himself with the greatest firmness to bear down profanity and immorality of every kind
    • Whoever is an avowed enemy of God is an enemy to his country

    John Witherspoon's Teaching

    • Witherspoon taught three basic components of American patriotism
    • He trained 87 founding fathers, including one president, one vice-president, three Supreme Court justices, ten cabinet members, twelve governors, 21 senators, and 39 congressmen

    Importance of Private Life

    • Private virtues are the foundation of all human excellence
    • The founding fathers derived their teachings on private life from the Bible
    • The Bible teaches that if the root is corrupt, the fruit will also be corrupt (Matthew 7:16-20)

    Statesmanship vs. Politicians

    • A statesman is someone who will not compromise principles, whereas a politician will
    • A statesman is guided by biblical convictions and the reality of future rewards and punishments
    • John Adams defined a politician as someone who has compromised his principles to advance his own interests

    Influence of Religious Beliefs

    • John Adams believed that a statesman must have a sense of accountability to God
    • The reverend Matthias Burnett preached that without a sense of religion and the terror of the world to come, men would do what is right in their own eyes
    • Abigail Adams believed that a leader who does not acknowledge God's Providence is not fit to be trusted with the nation's will or welfare

    Leadership Qualifications

    • According to the Bible, rulers should be men who rule in the fear of God, able men who fear God, men of truth, and those who hate covetousness (Exodus 18:21)
    • Noah Webster instructed students to select men for office based on their character, not their sect or denomination

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