Rule of Law Basics
According to the Rule of Law, who is above the law?
Nobody
What does "Due Process" mean?
The legal process the government must follow in order to prove someone guilty of a crime.
What type of law involves the power sharing between the 3 branches?
Constitutional Law
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What was the impact of US v. Nixon?
The rule of law: that all citizens must obey the law, no one is above the law.
Which event proved that the Articles of Confederation were a big dumpster fire?
Shays' Rebellion
Which Supreme Court due process case allows for a school to search a student's belongings is there is a "reasonable suspicion?"
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
The Rule of Law means that this country is ruled by a body of _____ rather than one person.
Laws
Due Process protects us from...
Wrongful imprisonment
Which type of law involves religious law?
Canon Law
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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What was the impact of Brown v. Board of Ed?
It made school segregation illegal.
Which article establishes that the Constitution is the Supreme law of the land?
Article VI
How does the rule of law affect the actions of government?
It prevents government from abusing its power.
Read the following scenario and answer the question below.
An angry mob attacks and beats up a suspect arrested by the police for theft.
How does this action violate the rule of law?
by denying due process
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Susan, an army private, is accused of leaving her post. Which type of law if involved?
Military law
Which state court has both original and appellate jurisdiction?
The Circuit Court
Which is the explanation of the Marshall Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
The Supreme Court can decide whether laws are constitutional.
From which Enlightenment philosopher did we borrow the principle of the Social Contract?
John Locke
The rule of law can be initially found in which foundational document (HINT: one of the documents that influenced our government...NOT one the documents that establishes our government)
Magna Carta, 1215
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Which Amendments have a "due process" clause?
5th and 14th
Sarah sues Laura because she did not pair her half of the rent and moved to another state.
Which type of law is involved?
Civil
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Which Federal court has both original and appellate jurisdiction?
The US Supreme Court
Miranda Warning: "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you."
These principles are from which 2 due process amendments?
5th Amendment right to not self-incriminate and 6th Amendment right to counsel
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Which foundational document established self-government for the first time in this country?
The Mayflower Compact
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Which 14th Amendment principle illustrates the most basic idea of the Rule of Law?
Equality under the law
How many Amendments in the Bill of Rights deal with Due Process?
5 (4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th)
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If anyone steal[s] the property of a temple or of the court, he shall be put to death...
Code of Hammurabi
1792–1750 bc
Which type of law best describes this excerpt?
Criminal
What is the document that allows the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case from the lower court?
Writ of Certiorari
Which best describes the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier?
School newspapers could be censored by school officials.
What was the compromise that gave us the Bicameral congress?
The Great Compromise