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Study guide for Rule of Law Test.

1. Concept of Justice 

It combines the rule of law and usually hears both sides of the story and does an impartial evaluation of facts involved.

Symbols

•The sword represents the coercive power that courts have to punish those who do not follow the law.

•The scale represents the weighing of evidence or claims.

•The blindfold represents impartiality of court. It means justice should be established without fear or favor, regardless of money, wealth, power, or identity. 

2. Rule of law definition

3.Six factors of Rule of law.

4, Vocabulary

arbitrary: in favor of some ,but of not others

impartial: treating every one the same way 

justice; Fairness

consent: permission

Transparency of institutions:   Access to justice : Factor of the rule of law that states citizens should be educated about their rights and how to defend them

Enforcement of the law :Order and security : Factor of the rule of law that would have a thief arrested for stealing.
Decisions based on the law : Legitimacy: Factor of the rule of law allows citizens to voice their opinions during the legislative process (writing of laws).Accountability to the lawConsistent application of the law :Equal application of the law: Factor of the rule of law states that states nobody is above the law.
Fair procedures :Procedural fairness:Factor of the rule of law that states, if you're arrested for committing a crime, you will be read your rights, will see a judge and will have access to legal counsel.

Checks and balances: Factor of the rule of law allows the judicial branch to strike down laws that violate the Constitution.

Rule of law test is on Thursday.
It's a mastery grade, and it will include 20 questions.
To study use:
1.Sample questions
2. The following link
 A.Highlight the link, right click and select go to:

https://www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1483368#.V88j_YYrLIU

Test sample questions

1.What is another term for the rule of law? 

a. “order of law”

b. “obligation of law”

c. “supremacy of law”

d. “justice of law”

2. The sword on the right hand of “Lady Justice” represents which of the following?

a. the court’s  power to enforce the laws.

b. the justice power of the court

c. the rule of law

d. the power of law

The quote below is from a 1977 interview with President Richard Nixon. 

“Well, when the President does it, that means that it is not illegal. “

Source: New York Times    

2. Based on the quote, what can be presumed about the rule of law?

a.       It requires judicial review. 

b.       It promotes fair procedures.   

c.       It requires consistent application.

d.       It promotes institutional transparency.  

3. One of the major concepts of American democracy is rule of law, meaning which of the following?  

 a. Everybody is above the law.

 b. The legislative branch of the government is the most powerful one.

 c. Everyone must obey the law.

 d. The president is the only one who can be excused for breaking the law.

 

 The conversation below took place between two U.S. citizens. 

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Kevin:  I do not want to visit a country where the police force operates like an organized crime gang.

Peggy:  I do not want to visit a country where the police make up evidence.

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4. What principle is important to these citizens?  

a.       representative democracy

b.       freedom of speech

c.       trial by jury

d.       rule of law

5. The diagram below shows characteristics of a political system. 

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Transparency

Due Process

Accountability

Fair Procedures

Which title completes the diagram?

a.       rule of law

b.       checks and balances

c.       federalism

d.       autocracy

FACTORS OF RULE OF LAW

                                          FACTORS OF RULE OF LAW

1.Order and Security: Also enforcement of the law.

·         protecting human security, mainly assuring the security of persons and property, is a fundamental function of the state.

·         Citizens must feel safe during daily activities

·         Police must have procedures for dealing with crime, and criminals must face consequences.

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2.  Legitimacy:

·         Citizens see the law as worth of following.

·         Citizens have respect in the lawmaking process.

·         Citizens input the law and see laws as fair

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3. Checks and Balances

·         Power is divided among branches of government.

·         All branches function effectively.

·         The judicial system is independent from other branches.

·         Elected officials must answer to the function.

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4.Procedural Fairness: Also Fair procedures.

·         Decisions will be made on the basis of a set of established rules that are known.

·         The government has rules for legal proceedings.

·         The government follow those rules.

·         The rules for legal proceedings are fair.

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5. Equal Application of the Law: Consistent application.

·         Equality before the law is the notion that each person should be treated in the same way by the

·         legal system no matter who they are.

·         Nobody is above the law, not even elected officials.

·         The judicial system treats everyone the same.

  

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6. Access to Justice: Also transparency of institutions.

·         Transparency is what happens in the legal system can be seen and understood by the general public, that courts and tribunals are open to the public, rather than their decisions being made behind closed doors.

·         Citizens have a way to enforce their rights.

·         Citizens have the knowledge they need to get justice.

·         The justice system is available for people to use.

Homework  8/31/16

Watch the rule of law video..

http://www.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/7/7/15777460/rol_-_the_law_rules_-_iphone_603.mp4


Answer the following.

1. what does the rule of law mean?

2.How does the rule of law protect citizens?

3.How does the rule of law impact lawmakers and courts?

Homework for week 8/29-9/2

homework

1. Study  vocabulary using the following link.quizlet.com/Raul_Garcia81/folders

• Study flash cards
• Play vocabulary games

 Folder :Rule of law

Monday:vocabulary
Tuesday :6 factors of  Rule of law
Wednesday: 6 Factors of rule of law
Thursday: Study for test
Friday : Test