Keys to Good Government

by David Barton

This booklet contrasts the Founding Fathers' views on public policy with the current decline in honesty and integrity in government. Founding Fathers such as Benjamin Rush, Noah Webster, and Fisher Ames outlined principles for successful government as a legacy for future Americans. Revisit the counsel of great men and learn how to reclaim the quality of government we once enjoyed.

Genres: History, American, Historical, American History

50 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

David Barton is the Founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage.

WallBuilders is a name taken from the Old Testament writings of Nehemiah, who led a grassroots movement to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore its strength and honor. In the same way, WallBuilders seeks to energize the grassroots today to become involved in strengthening their communities, states, and nation.

David is the author of numerous best-selling books, with the subjects being drawn largely from his massive library of tens of thousands of original writings from the Founding Era. He also addresses well over 400 groups each year.

His exhaustive research has rendered him an expert in historical and constitutional issues and he serves as a consultant to state and federal legislators, has participated in several cases at the Supreme Court, was involved in the development of the History/Social Studies standards for states such as Texas and California, and has helped produce history textbooks now used in schools across the nation.

Reviews

[Karin]

An amazing look at the Founding Fathers and the formation of the United States of America, especially when so much is being assumed and said about why and how our country was created--and because our country is NOT a democracy, though people seem to think it is.

I would highly recommend this quick, easy-to-read book to anyone wondering:
- Was America founded on Christian principles?
- What makes America a Christian nation?
- What is a republic?
- Why isn't America a democracy?

It's truly amazing how many questions can be answered in only 40 pages. It's a bit disheartening, though, to see how far our country has come from its origins to become what the Founding Fathers feared it would become.

Rated G.

[Melanie Ransome]

I thought this was a great book. I think that all people should read this book before being allowed to vote!

[Karla]

Absolute must read for Christians to understand the necessity of becoming involved in politics, in the very least to vote for God fearing individuals so integrity will be displayed in the duties of the office.

Great read for anyone who wants to understand what the original intentions of our founding fathers were when they created our constitution.

[Michael]

A good statement on the basic motivations and obligations of suffrage.

[Martha]

I would like this in the Kindle Edition, when it comes out.