Unit 10 Review

What must be followed by everyone equally, including government officials, according to the definition of the Rule of Law?

• The Constitution

• The President's decisions

• The law

• Personal opinions

What can leaders not do under the rule of law?

• Make decisions that go against the Constitution

• Enforce the laws

• Break the law

• Take action if they think a law is unconstitutional

In a society that operates under the rule of law, what happens if leaders break the laws?

• They are not held responsible

• They suffer the same consequences as if they were citizens

• They can use their power to avoid consequences

• They are given a warning

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• The President's orders

• The Constitution

• State laws

• Congressional laws

What does due process ensure according to the Fifth Amendment?

• It ensures that no one can be jailed without knowing what they are charged with.

• It allows the government to take away life, liberty, or property without legal procedures.

• It permits the government to imprison people for arbitrary reasons.

• It allows leaders to make decisions without a trial or a judge.

What is the impact of due process on society?

• It creates a society where people do not trust the law or their leaders.

• It leads to a society where decisions are made without fairness.

• It fosters a society that is open and honest, where people trust that the law will be enforced fairly.

• It results in a society where people are constantly afraid of their government.

What is one of the key reasons due process is important?

• It allows the government to have absolute power over its citizens.

• It keeps research and art from the government from being public knowledge.

• It prevents the government from persecuting people for arbitrary reasons, such as not liking them.

• It ensures that all trials are conducted without an impartial judge.

What is the consequence of a lack of due process in society?

• People trust that their leaders will make fair decisions.

• People are aware of what is going on in government.

• People may be afraid and have little idea of what is really going on in government.

• The government is prevented from abusing power.

What is guaranteed in Article III and the Bill of Rights to the Constitution regarding the trial process?

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to a public trial

• The right to a jury trial

• The right to a trial without a jury

What is one of the major ways jury trials contribute to the American court system?

• They ensure that the government has absolute power.

• They ensure that people accused of a crime receive justice.

• They prevent people from participating in government.

• They allow judges to have the final say in all cases.