Rule of Law, 4th Amendment Presentation

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution says one goal of the Constitution is to make sure our country is secure and peaceful. Which type of rule of law is this?

• Equal Application of the Law

• Checks and Balances

• Order and Security

• Access to Justice

Kimberly has been treated unequally at her job. When she decides to file a case and go to court, she is told that she cannot go to court without a male present with her. Which rule of law is not being addressed in Kimberly's situation?

• Access to Justice

• Checks and Balances

• Procedural Fairness

• Equal Application of the Law

The U.S. Constitution says that people accused of a crime have the right to a “speedy” trial.

• Checks and Balances

• Procedural Fairness

• Order and Security

• Legitimacy

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.

• Checks and Balances

• Access to Justice

• Procedural Fairness

• Order and Security

The city of Northglenn would like to pass a new law where they are in charge of picking up trash and recycling for residents. Before they do this, they hold town halls, a vote, and call residents to find out if residents will agree to this. Which type of rule of law was practiced?

• Legitimacy

• Procedural Fairness

• Access to Justice

• Order and Security

Rule of Law is the principle that society is governed by ___________, not people, and that even the _____________ must follow the law.

• Government, president

• Laws, government

• the president, Senate

• Laws, animals

The protections in the 4th amendment include:

• Prohibition on unreasonable searches

• Prohibition on unreasonable seizures

• Right to be secure in your home, papers, effects, and your body

• You have the right to your total and complete privacy in school as a student

• You must allow a police officer in your home at all times.

In Colorado law, I have to provide my license and registration when I am pulled over.

• True

• False

I have to answer law enforcement questions.

• True

• False

If an officer has reasonable suspicion, such as swerving, officers are entitled, by law, to ask someone to step out of the car and take a field sobriety test.

• True

• False