The Rule of Law

Without clear rules, society without consequences is an example of

• Rule of Law

• Due Progress of the Law

• Accountability of the Law

• Decisions base on the Law

• America is a country that operates under __________ and provides _______ rights for its people.

• Rule of Law & Due Progress of the law

• Due Progress of the Law and Accountability of the Law

• Accountability of the Law and Rule of Law

• Decisions base on the Law and Self-Government

• Simply put, due process means that all people get fair legal treatment before facing legal consequences.

• True

• False

Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law on governmental officials and institutions?

• Elected leaders are exempt from certain laws.

• Government processes and actions are transparent.

• The law is applied to everyone but is rarely enforced.

• Citizens are subjected to arbitrary use of government power.

Which is a benefit of the rule of law?

• Bureaucratic government procedures are reduced.

• Government decisions are based on the will of the majority.

• Elected officials can act on their own instincts in emergencies.

• Citizens are protected from arbitrary and abusive uses of government power.

Which action reflects a fundamental principle of rule of law?

• Decisions by the government are based on the law.

• Government leaders can change the law without notice.

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

• Different social classes enjoy different legal rights and privileges.

The list below includes some rights that Americans have in legal proceedings.

 

Right to have an attorney
Right to know the charges
Right to remain silent
Right to a fair trial
 

Which term is used to describe these rights?

• Rule of law liberties

• Due process rights

• Arraignment rights

• Eminent domain liberties

In rule of law, we are ruled by

• man

• laws

• a few men

• the President

Which statement is an example of the principle of rule of law?

• A city council member is found guilty of speeding

• A state senator is reelected to her second term

• A crime suspect is informed of his constitutional rights

• A citizen is shown how to register to vote

Everyone, including government officials, must obey the law.

• Rule of law
• Limited government
• Democracy
• Representative government