Rule of Law

The statement below is from the Magna Carta written in 1215.               
"To no one will we sell, to no one will we refuse or delay, right or justice."                     Source:  U.S. National Archives and Records Administration   
Which political principle justifies this statement?

• The right to trial protects political institutions.
• The rule of law guarantees fair legal treatment
• Checks and balances prevent tyranny in government.
• Separation of powers permits shared government authority. 

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

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

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

• silent
• picky
• 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

Looking at the Rule of Law index, which best describes Philippines rule of law index?

• Rule of law is nonexistent in this country.
• This country shows that rule of law is prevalent.  
• This shows that rule of law exists, but there are some areas of concern.

Which of the following is NOT an example of rule of law?

• "When the President does it, it is not illegal."
• "I prefer to follow the law, not men."
• "Anywhere, anytime ordinary people are given the chance to choose, the choice is the same: freedom, not tyranny; democracy, not dictatorship; the rule of law, not the rule of the secret police.

Which describes a component of rule of law?

• transparency of institutions
• fair procedures
• accountability to the law
• all of the above

Which describes a component of rule of law?

• consistent application
• enforcement of the law
• decisions based on the law
• all of the above

What is the meaning of enforcement of the law?

• The government allows certain types of crime and violence.
• The government allows all types of crime and violence.
• The government prevents only certain types of crime and violence.
• The government must prevent crime and violence of every sort.

How does Rule of Law protect us from tyranny or cruel and corrupt treatment from our government?

• It allows the public to do whatever they want.
• It allows the government to do whatever they want.
• It makes sure that everyone follows the laws including government officials.
• It makes sure that no one follows the laws.