By Study & By Faith
The Hard Work of Understanding the Constitution
Though the task of understanding the Constitution can be complex, it is the responsibility of each citizen to read and analyze this document closely.
The Supreme Court and the U.S. Constitution
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Go Out into the World
BYU graduates should live the principles of the gospel, be good citizens, and be examples as they go out into the world.
Accountable Citizenship
Agency is a great gift, so we sometimes struggle with duel sovereignty, but we can help and accept the government by being accountable citizens.
Responsibilites of Citizenship
The responsibilities of citizenship extend to all Latter-day Saints. It is our duty to do our part in "honoring, obeying, and sustaining the law."
Our Need for True Patriotism
In this 1993 Provo Freedom Festival fireside, Neal A. Maxwell calls for true patriotism: living so that we create a better country for future generations.
The Constitution and the Restoration
President Lee unfolds the story and attributes of the U.S. Constitution and explains its significance for Latter-day Saints seeking to be good citizens.
America 1776–1976
President Wilkinson compares the values of the founding fathers with the changing cultural values of America in the 20th century.
America—The Land of Promise
America is a land of opportunity. Be grateful for this land of promise. It has a rich history, and we can help it to have a bright future.
This Nation Shall Endure
The ideals underlying the founding documents of the United States are God-given. We must be grateful for and protect our freedom in this nation.
Patriotism Is of God
The founding of America, says John H. Vandenberg, was made a possibility by divine direction from above. May we proudly remember that patriotism is of God.
The American Challenge
The American challenge today is to win back and defend morality, freedom from excessive government control, and patriotism.
Participating Citizens
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Responsibilites of Citizenship
The responsibilities of citizenship in this great country are ours, and we cannot neglect them. Be the kind of person that makes America a better place.
Raising the World to a Higher Plane of Morality
The morality of the world can be no greater than the goodness of its individuals. Use knowledge and God's guidance to make the world better.
