CSP Test 5 — Through CSP 41

Explain what we mean when we say “Human law has its sanction and limitations in Natural Law.”

What’s the difference between Liberty and License?

How can we say the Church promotes Liberty if it always commands us what NOT to do?

If God is good and God made us, how is it possible that we can choose evil?

What are the Three Essential Elements for something to meet the Common Good Standard?

Why is it objectively impossible for Pope Francis to have changed the teaching on the Death Penalty?

Was it morally binding (under pain of sin) to vote for a particular candidate, or even to vote at all, in the most recent governor’s election in your state? Explain.

Pope Leo XIII praised America, and the American Catholic Church for its growth. But what error did he call out the Americanists for holding?

The Dominican Republic has parked their 1 warship just inside American waters, facing Washington, DC. They have been angry with the United States, but have not said they will definitely attack, just that they have “the right to.” America bombs the boat, killing all on board. The Dominican Republic declares war on the United States. The United States bombs a military base on the island of the Dominican Republic. Escalation ensues on both sides. A day later, there is a full-out ground battle, and the entire military of the Dominican Republic is wiped out within a week.

Is the USA, the D.R., neither, or both correct in their actions? Use Just War Theory to justify your answer.