Rule of Law/ Types & Sources of Law

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

• rule of law

• right to trial

• capitalism

• confederalism

Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?

• state of nature

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• transparency of institutions

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

• the commerce clause

• the elastic clause

• the right to trial

• the rule of law

Which of these societies is subject to the rule of law?

• People are free to do whatever they want without any limits

• What people are able to do is based on a set of written rules that apply equally to all

• a group of leaders decide the laws we must follow

• a group of leaders are about the law

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

• the commerce clause

• the elastic clause

• the right to trial

• the rule of law

The Constitution allows government officials to be removed from office, this is an example of

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

How did the Code of Hammurabi influence civilizations that followed?

• Civilizations established structures of laws . Ex. Civil & criminal law.

• Civilizations severely punished all law breakers to make civilians fear government.

• Civilizations extended rights and freedoms to their accused.

• Civilizations severely punished boys who disrespected their fathers in public.

Which of the following cases would the federal court system have original jurisdiction over? (Constitutional Law)

• disputes between two citizens of the same state

• disputes between two states

• violations of local ordinances

• violation of state laws

Read the Scenario in the graphic and answer the question.

• criminal court

• civil court

• family court

• appeals court

Which is a benefit of the rule of law?

• Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced.

• Government decisions are based on the will of the majority.

• Government officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies.

• Citizens are protected from government abusing its power.