Law II Unit II

The excerpt below is from Article II of the U.S. Constitution. Article. II. Section. 4. The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. How has the excerpt affected society in the United States? (SS.7.CG.1.11, Moderate)

• No one is outside the law.

• No one is without legal representation.

• Everyone is subject to a grand jury indictment.

• Everyone is guaranteed equal representation in government.

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SS.7.CG.1.11

Which principle of the Roman Republic inspired the Framers of the U.S. Constitution to distinguish the role of lawmaking from the role of enforcing the law? (SS.7.CG.1.1, Low)

• voting rights

• civic participation

• separation of powers

• representative government

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SS.7.CG.1.1

This excerpt is from the Magna Carta (1215). No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land. Which founding idea is reflected in this excerpt? (SS.7.CG.1.2, Moderate)

• rule of law

• due process

• self government

• separation of powers

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SS.7.CG.1.2

How are historical law codes reflected in the United States today? (SS.7.CG.3.10, BC #1, High)

• The United States has a written set of laws that favor elected officials.

• The United States has a written set of laws that all citizens must follow.

• Federal laws in the United States are directly based on historical law codes.

• Courts in the United States generally rely on historical law codes when making decisions.

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SS.7.CG.3.10

What is the primary purpose of laws in a society?

• To maintain order and protect citizens

• To restrict freedom and control behavior

• To provide entertainment and leisure

• To promote inequality and discrimination

Which document is considered the supreme law of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What is the significance of the rule of law in a democratic society?

• It ensures that laws are applied equally to all citizens

• It allows the government to act above the law

• It permits selective enforcement of laws

• It grants unlimited power to elected officials

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

What is the main function of the legislative branch in the United States?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Which historical document first established the principle of due process?

• The Magna Carta

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence