Question

question 7 (1 point) what does the catholic church say about a human statute that is contrary to natural law or contrary to the common good? citizens should work to change such a law but, in the meantime, it must be obeyed. it must be obeyed unless the church tells citizens they are released from obedience. it must be obeyed until the civil authorities change it. it is not law at all but a perversion of law. humans are free to obey it or not obey it as they choose. question 8 (1 point) which of the following is a correct statement regarding the position of st. thomas aquinas? monarchy is the only legitimate form of government. democracy is the only legitimate form of government. legitimate government can take many different forms. mixed government is the only legitimate form of government. aristocracy is the only legitimate form of government.

Explanation:

Question 7: The Catholic Church teaches that human statutes contrary to Natural Law or the Common Good should not be obeyed. Citizens should work to change such laws, but until then, if a law is not a perversion of law, it must be obeyed.
Question 8: St. Thomas Aquinas did not believe that monarchy is the only legitimate form of government. He recognized that legitimate government can take many different forms.

Answer:

Question 7: Citizens should work to change such a law but, in the meantime, it must be obeyed unless the Church tells citizens they are released from obedience.
Question 8: Legitimate government can take many different forms.