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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