1.9 and 2.4 Quiz

Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?

• commerce clause
• rule of law
• confederalism
• elastic clause

Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?

• state of nature
• checks and balances
• separation of powers
• transparency of institution

Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

• right to trial
• rule of law
• commerce clause
• elastic clause

In order to uphold the rule of law, judges should remain

• silent
• partial
• impartial
• dedicated

Which of the following accurately defines rule of law?

• "We are a nation of laws, not of men."
• "No one is above the law, no one is below the law.
• Everyone is held accountable to the law.
• all of the above

Which rule of law factor best describes this statement:
The U.S. Constitution splits the government's power between a legislative, an executive, and a judicial branch.

• Access to Justice
• Legitimacy
• Checks and Balances
• Procedual Fairness

Which rule of law factor best describes this statement:
The U.S. Constitution says that people accused of a crime have the right to a "speedy" trial.

• Order and Security
• Legitimacy
• Equal Application of the Law
• Access to Justice

Which rule of law factor best describes this statement:
In the case Marbury V. Madison in 1803, the Supreme Court said that the judicial branch has the power to strike down laws that violate the Constitution, even though another branch of government passed that law.

• Order and Security
• Legitimacy
• Checks and Balances
• Access to Justice

Which rule of law factor best describes this statement:
The U.S. Constitution did not become the law of our nation until nine states approved it.

• Procedural Fairness
• Legitimacy
• Checks and Balances
• Access to Justice

Which rule of law factor best describes this statement:
The U.S. Constitution says that nobody can be "deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law."

• Order and Security
• Equal Application of the Law
• Procedural Fairness
• Access to Justice