Rule of Law - 1.11

Which principle allows each branch of the federal government to limit the power of the other branches?

• Checks and Balances

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Independent Judiciary

Who is considered a legal member of a state and/or country?

• Citizen

• Monarch

• Judge

• Petitioner

What is the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly called?

• Due Process

• Eighth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides freedom from excessive bail or fines and freedom from cruel or unusual punishment?

• Eighth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

What does the Fifth Amendment provide to a person accused of a crime?

• Right of due process

• Right to a speedy trial

• Freedom from unreasonable searches

• Right to petition

Which amendment defines citizenship, due process, and equal protection of the laws?

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What does the Fourth Amendment protect citizens from?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Excessive bail or fines

• Speedy trial

What is the role of impartial juries in the court of law?

• To give a fair verdict according to the evidence

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To petition the government

What principle ensures that decisions from the courts are fair and not influenced by other branches of government?

• Independent Judiciary

• Rule of Law

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

What type of government is headed by a king or queen who inherits the position?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy