Which founding principle is a feature of the Non-Fraternity Association that contributed to Phi Kappa Tau?

• A. Democratic nature of the organization; Christian/spiritual ideals; emphasis upon innate worth as a qualification for membership.
• B. Military hierarchy with strict obedience.
• C. An exclusive focus on social events.
• D. Secrecy above all else.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the Non-Fraternity Association that contributed to Phi Kappa Tau was built on democratic governance, Christian or spiritual ideals, and the belief that membership should be based on a person’s inner worth rather than social status. In the NFA, decisions were made collectively, and the emphasis was on character, integrity, and service as guiding values. This shaped Phi Kappa Tau by promoting equal participation, moral development, and a spiritual dimension to brotherhood, rather than elitism or secrecy. The other options don’t fit because a military hierarchy clashes with democratic, inclusive principles; focusing only on social events ignores the character and spiritual aspects; and secrecy above all else would undermine open, value-based membership and shared governance.