SS.7.CG.1.11- Rule of Law

What does the rule of law ensure in a society?

• That only government officials are accountable to the law

• That everyone, including citizens and government officials, is subject to the law

• That laws are applied selectively

• That citizens can act without accountability

Which of the following is a characteristic of a society that upholds the rule of law?

• Citizens are vulnerable to abuse and injustice

• Laws are applied inconsistently

• Laws are clear, predictable, and enforced consistently

• Government officials can act on personal whims

What is a potential consequence in a society that lacks the rule of law?

• Fair and transparent procedures

• Stable framework for decision making

• Protection of individual rights

• Arbitrary uses of power and corruption

How does the rule of law protect citizens from arbitrary governmental power?

• By ensuring laws are applied selectively

• By establishing a system of checks and balances

• By concentrating power in the hands of a few individuals

• By allowing government officials to act without legal justification

What does due process guarantee in the United States legal system?

• That arbitrary arrests and unfair trials are allowed

• That individuals are guilty until proven innocent

• That individuals do not have the right to present their case in court

• That individuals have the right to fair treatment and procedures