Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A theocracy is a government by __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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?

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Exam 11: Citizenship in a Democracy