WorksheetsLaw and the Rule of Law
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is Statutory Law?
Laws made by the Judicial Branch
Laws made by the Tree Branch
Laws made by the Legislative Branch
Laws made by the Executive Branch
At which levels do laws exist?
Universally
Local
Globally
National
Laws have never had to be changed or updated.
True
False
Laws ensure our rights as citizens against abuses by...?
Other people, organizations, and the government
Other people and organizations
The government and other people
The government
Which is NOT a goal of the Constitution?
Create 3 branches of government
Put checks and balances on the branches of government
Give us our basic rights and freedoms
Divide power among the federal and state governments
Which rule of law is this:
"In the United States, we have written laws in place to help us settle disagreements peacefully through a fair system of justice. It is the job of the courts to interpret the laws. It is up to judges and juries to decide if we have indeed broken the law."
The First Rule of Law
The Second Rule of Law
The Third Rule of Law
The Fourth Rule of Law
The Fifth Rule of Law
"The words “Equal Justice Under Law” are engraved on the front of the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C… These words embody the ideal of the RULE OF LAW, which is at the heart of our American democracy." is the First Rule of Law.
True
False
Choose the answer that best fills in the blank:
In order to live in a _____ society, we must have some rules to follow
Good
Restless
Decent
Civil
"The American commitment to the rule of law means that every citizen is governed by the same laws, applied through a fair and equal judicial process to resolve disputes peacefully" is which Rule of Law?
The First Rule of Law
The Second Rule of Law
The Fourth Rule of Law
The First Rule of Law
The Fifth Rule of Law
"Faithfulness to the rule of law allows us to live in a civil society in which everyone’s rights are respected; where each of us is guaranteed liberty and equality of opportunity. " is which Rule of Law?
The First Rule of Law
The Second Rule of Law
The Third Rule of Law
The Fourth Rule of Law
The Fifth Rule of Law
Liberty is the only thing guaranteed by the Second Rule of Law.
True
False
"As citizens we respect the laws because they are clearly communicated and fairly enforced. Everyone is held accountable to the same laws, and those laws protect our fundamental rights. This is the foundation of the rule of law in the United States." is the Fifth Rule of Law?
True
False
The Constitution gives instructions on how to change the Constitution if needed.
True
False
Generally, our laws arise from what?
Opinions from a certain group of people
One person who makes all the laws
Our shared values and morals
Very young children
What is Common Law?
Laws made by the Executive Branch
Laws interpreted by the Judicial Branch
Laws made by the Legislative Branch
Laws made by the Tree Branch
Which topic(s) do we have laws for?
Swearing
Food safety
Driving safety
How low you can wear your pants.
What is engraved on the front of the U.S. Supreme Court building and is the heart of our American Democracy?
Justice For All
Freedom. Yeah!
Equal Justice Under Law
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Your neighbor is accused of a crime. She has an attorney who will represent her at a trial. A jury of her peers will make the final decision. The entire trial is open to the public. Which rule of law is shown here
The First Rule of Law
The Second Rule of Law
The Third Rule of Law
The Fourth Rule of Law
The Fifth Rule of Law
Based on what you have learned, write a brief answer to the EQ:
What is achieved by having an overarching rule of law?
