Rule of law and types of Law

How does the rule of law affect the actions of government?

• It prevents citizens from ignoring government

• It promotes the involvement of citizens in the law making process

• It ensure Citizens are protected from government abuses

What is the most important reason for nations to follow the rule of law?

• To promote positive trade with other nations

• To make sure that the nation is safe and secure

Which idea of government states that the law applies equally to all people, even government leaders?

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Democracy

In which major way does the Code of Hammurabi differ from the legal tradition of the United States?

• The laws under Hammurabi were too lenient.

• Most people would consider the punishments under Hammurabi's code too severe.

common law is based on...

• The laws of the constitution

• Precedent

• The sum of legal traditions, customs and prior court decisions

• Statutes written by legislatures

WHich type of law has a "court martial" rather then a Jury trial?

• Juvenile Law

• Constitutional Law

• Civil Law

• Military Law

A person slipping at a neighbors house and breaking a leg would most likely result in which type of trial?

• Civil

• Criminal

• Juvenile

• Military

Which one is not an example of a Criminal law violation?

• Assault

• Kidnapping

• Murder

• Failure to complete a contract

Which option shows the "Rule of Law in action"?

• Decisions by the government are based on the law.

• People accused of crimes against the state are tried in secret

• Government leaders can change the law without notice

• Different social classes enjoy different legal rights and privileges

What is an important result from the use of "Rule of Law"

• Citizens are protected from the abuse of government power

• Government officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies

• Government decisions are based on the will of the majority

• Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced