Rule of Law/Sources of Law

Which statement is the best example of rule

of law?

• The federal government must follow

  state laws when passing federal laws.

• Federal guidelines determine how state

  governments interpret federal laws.

• All levels of government are subject to

  laws that are fairly applied and

  enforced.

• The legislative branch and executive

  branch must obey the laws and rules

  created by the judicial branch.

How does the rule of law affect the actions

of government?

• It allows government to expand its

  power.

• It prevents government from abusing

  its power.

• It prevents citizens from ignoring the

  government.

• It ensures that citizens have a say in

  the government.

"If any one steal[s] the property of a temple

or of the court, he shall be put to death. . ."

Code of Hammurabi

1792–1750 bc

Which type of law best describes this

excerpt?

• Civil

• Military

• Criminal

• Constitutional

Which court system would first hear the case

of a Florida citizen accused of a violent

crime?

• The Florida County court system

• The Florida Appeals court system

• The United States Supreme Court

• The United States District court system

What does it mean when a government has "Checks and Balances"?

• Power is divided among several branches of government

• Elected officials do not have to answer to the people

• The judicial system is not an independent branch

When it comes to Equal Application of the Law.....

• Everybody is above the law and the judicial systems treats everyone the same.

• Only politicians are above the law - everyone else is treated the same.

• Nobody is above the law, not even elected officials and the judicial system treats everyone the same.

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

• commerce clause

• rule of law

• confederalism

• elastic clause

Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?

• state of nature
• checks and balances
• separation of powers
• transparency of institution

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

• right to trial
• rule of law
• commerce clause
• elastic clause

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.