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