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When religion was culture, many founding fathers wrote what kind of proclamations throughout their states?

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prayer

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It seems that government today wants christians to _____ their faith.

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compartmentalize

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The ideology mentioned in question 2 has been mainstream for approx. how many years?

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50

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This founding father was popular for issuing evangelical proclamations, calling for prayer and thanksgiving.

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john hancock

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This founding father is called the “Father of the American Revolution”, he called for prayer, fasting, and repentance.

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Samuel Adams

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This Founding Father often prayed in congress and studied the Bible.

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John Adams

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Which founding father’s prayer proclamation called for the nations to obey God. It was the duty of a nation to acknowledge almighty God?

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George Washington

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This founding father believed the national liberties we have is a gift from God and feared that God’s justice would awaken one day if our country ignored God.

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which founding father believed that God was a friend, ally, and an ever present concurring aid?

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Ben Franklin

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What was once your duty in the civil area is now counted against you behind the ____?

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gavel

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Which branch of government was not intended to be the most removed from the people?

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judicial

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12
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Which branch of government seems to be the most hostile towards believers in Jesus?

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judicial

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In the constitution of the United States, which branch should have the most power over citizens?

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legislative

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T/F The judicial branch was never meant to have policy making power.

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true

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T/F This power was taken by the Judicial Branch of the US.

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false

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Besides the Constitution, what other body of work explains the weaknesses of the judicial branch.

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the Federalist papers

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What was the name of the judge that believed in the death penalty and urged the accused to seek forgiveness and pardon from above.

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jacob rush

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This founding Father started the first law school. He believed that civil law and God’s law are twin sisters.

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james wilson

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This law student was an atheist, but became a believer in Jesus Christ while studying the law.

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Charles Finney

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What key word is written into the constitution that confuse some about the lifetime appointment theory for judges?

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behavior

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What court case set up a showdown between the executive and judicial branch?

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Marbury vs. Madison

22
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What is it called when you and your lawyer go and locate a certain judge that will more than likely hear your case and rule in your favor?

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Form Shopping

23
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T/F The design of Washington DC did not include a building for the supreme court to meet.

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true

24
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This supreme court justice oversaw the construction of a new supreme court building and increased the length of session for the judges to 9 months.

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Earl Warren

25
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The colonists were tired of lime time appointments and ______ for the judicial branch in Great Britain before the signing of the Dec of Independence.

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Unaccountability

26
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Which supreme court justice believed the state should aid religion?

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Oliver Ellsworth

27
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This judge believed that christianity should be common law, wrote commentaries on the constitution, and is considered to be the father of American Jurisprudence.

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Joseph Story

28
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Which branch of government is in charge of a federal marshall if the court rules for them to come and enforce a restraint on the Christian faith in the public arena.

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Executive

29
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The Judiciary is not a Co-______ branch of government.

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Equal

30
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The judiciary is not to be an _______ branch of government.

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Independent

31
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The judiciary is not the sole branch capable of determining ________.

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Constitutionality

32
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Federal judges do not hold _____ appointments.

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Lifetime

33
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The purpose of the supreme court is not to protect the ______ from the _______, ______ is a better protector of _______ rights than the Judiciary.

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Minority, majority, congress (leg branch), minority

34
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After the Declaration of Independence was signed and the constitution was written, what was included in the new state constitutions that were written?

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Those to serve must believe in God. Seminary Statement of faith.

35
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What does original intent?

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What the founding fathers originally intended in our documents.

36
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How has the first amendment been redefined through the court system?

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NO faith in civil arena.

37
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What Judicial question should we find out about a candidate before voting for that candidate?

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Where do they stand on judges.

38
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How has the Judiciary overstepped its bounds?

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Policy makers’ job to protect minorities.

39
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We read several biblical references about the judiciary branch and how they should respond. Please give an example.

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Isaiah 1:26, 2 Samuel 23:3, Exodus 18:21, Amos 5:15, 2 Chronicles 19:6-7, Proverbs 29:2, Ezra 7:25.

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What would our Founding Fathers say about the Judiciary today?

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It is way too powerful. The judicial branch is supposed to be the smallest.

41
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This man wanted christianity in the public school arena.

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Benjamin Franklin

42
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This man oversaw the capitol building as a worship center.

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Thomas Jefferson

43
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This man had the most respect of all other founding fathers. MVP of the fathers!

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Benjamin Rush

44
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This man called for days of fasting and prayer as governor of Pennsylvania.

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John Hancock

45
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This man is remembered for his changing his stance on Christianity in Government.

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James Madison

46
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Author of the Federalist Papers.

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John Jay

47
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Started the Maryland Bible Society.

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James Mchenry

48
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signed all 3 famous documents.

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Abraham Baldwin

49
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Young Theologian, chief founder of GA.

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Roger Sherman

50
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Stated that civil law cannot contradict divine law- idea to start law schools.

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James Wilson

51
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Penman of the constitution.

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Gouverneur Morris

52
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Devout Christian with no official portrait.

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Jacob Broom

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