Rule Of Law

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Which rule of law factor best describes this statement:
Every state sent representatives to help write the U.S. Constitution, and all of those representatives signed the Constitution when it was finished.

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Legitimacy

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Which rule of law factor best describes this statement:
Every state sent representatives to help write the U.S. Constitution, and all of those representatives signed the Constitution when it was finished.

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Legitimacy

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What type of lawsuit will Andy file against Connie for the damage caused by her tree? Options: Civil, Military, Criminal, Constitutional

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Civil

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Why were Hammurabi's Code, the Twelve Tables and the Code of Justinian significant?

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They established written laws for the entire community.

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Which is a benefit of the rule of law?

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Citizens are protected from arbitrary and oppressive uses of government power

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What is the meaning of Rule of Law?

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No one is above the law.

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In a contract dispute involving less than $15,000 between Jack, who lives in Miami, and a hotel owner in Tampa, which court should Jack seek help? Options: US District Court, Florida Circuit Court, Florida County Court, Florida District Court of Appeal

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Florida County Court

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What does accountability or responsibility to the law mean?

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Everyone including government officials must follow the law.

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What does fair procedures or due process mean? Options: Decisions are based on rules that no one knows., Decisions are based on rules that everyone knows., Decisions are random or by chance., The president makes all decisions.

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Decisions are based on rules that everyone knows.

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If charged with committing a serious crime like murder, a juvenile: does not have the same rights of due process as an adult, may be tried as an adult, is never subjected to the same punishment as an adult, is not held responsible for the crime

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may be tried as an adult