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Assignment:
PRESENTATION ASSESSMENT: BIBLICAL ORIGINS OF THE CONSTITUTION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The provided information is from the presentation given by David Barton: The Constitution - Part 1 and The Constitution - Part 2. These Presentations were recorded live at convocation at Liberty University shortly before the election of 2008. Although David Barton refers to that election, the basic principles are valid at any time. Do not simply write parts of Barton's presentation verbatim.
INSTRUCTIONS
Using the provided information from the presentations and current issues in America today (Scholarly research for current issues in America has to be published within the last three years) answer the following:
Barton gives several examples of scriptural references in the Constitution. Name any two principles and give the complete text of the applicable scripture (This information is provided from the presentations). Explain how this constitutional principle does, or does not, work in practice today. Give specific examples.
1. Principle of Separation of Powers: This principle is reflected in the Constitution's division of the government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. It aligns with the biblical idea of the fallibility of man and the need for checks and balances, which can be inferred from passages like Jeremiah 17:9, "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" In practice, this principle works to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power, as seen in the system of vetoes, judicial reviews, and legislative oversight.
2. Principle of Justice: The Preamble of the Constitution aims to "establish Justice," which resonates with biblical teachings such as Micah 6:8, "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." In practice, the pursuit of justice is an ongoing challenge in America. Issues like the debate over health care affordability, gun violence, and racial inequality reflect the nation's struggle to achieve justice for all citizens.
These principles are meant to guide the governance of the country, but their effectiveness in practice is influenced by the complexities of modern societal issues and the interpretation and application of the Constitution by various branches of government and the public.
Note: Do not simply write parts of Barton's presentation verbatim.
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