RULE OF LAW - S.S.7.C.1.9

Which statement describes the 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 the foundation of liberty in the United States?

• The commerce clause

• The elastic clause

• The right to trial

• The rule of law

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

• Rule of law

• Right to trial

• Confederalism

• Capitalism

According to the U.S. Constitution, who is above the law?

• Miami Dade Police Officers

• The President of The United States

• Nobody

• The Surgeon General

Why do we need government?

• Build roads and schools

• Regulate the medicines we take are safe

• Ensure our water is safe to drink

• All of the above

A legal member of a country is called

• a citizen

• an American

• a comrade

• an immigrant

What is the term for the idea that those who govern must follow the laws, meaning no one is above the law?

• rule of law

• elastic clause

• separation of powers

• veto power

How many benchmarks are covered on the 7th Grade Civics EOC?

• 100

• 10

• 4

• 40

What is the "7th grade Civics EOC exam?

• The Civics End-of-Course exam is a required state assessment for all 7th graders in Florida, usually in May.

• I don't know.

• The Civics Elective Options Course exam is a voluntary state assessment for all 6th grade students, usually in November.

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ANARCHY

• RULED BY A KING OR QUEEN

• A DIRECT DEMOCRACY

• HAVING NO GOVERNMENT/LAW