Test:

Principles of the Declaration of Independence

April, 2008

1.       Open Bible:

a.  Explain Jesus’ teaching on government.

b.  Explain the New Testament principles of dealing with tyranny, by teaching and precedent.

Support your answers with Scripture.

2.     Draw and label the “Declaration Model” and provide explanation for each part.

3.    Explain what violations are represented in the 27 offenses listed in the Declaration.  Example:  Is the king violating his position and authority?

4.    List the 4 parts of the Declaration.  How many years did part 3 represent?

5.     Explain the idea of the Law of Nature and Nature’s God in the forming of the Declaration and Constitution.  To whom (what men) did the Founders refer when speaking of these ideas?

6.    How does “the pursuit of happiness” reflect both internal and external property?

7.     How does the Declaration Model differ from the common perception today?  Explain the history behind this thinking – hint:  what two historical ideas have been passed down to us that support these two models?

8.    Explain this statement:  “The Constitution is really the government of the government.”

9.    Explain how we lose our freedoms.

10.                     Rewrite this statement in your own words:  “In a society that focuses on responsibilities, the rights are taken care of automatically.”  Hint:  Local Authority

11.  What is the purpose of government?  Support your answer.

12.Bonus question:  Explain our Christian Form of Government.

13.                      Bonus question:  Explain this statement:  “Without Christ, there would be no America.”