Rule of Law
This principle means no one, not even government leaders, is above the law.
What is Rule of Law?
Which English King signed the Magna Carta?
King John
What is the ancient Egyptian concept of truth & justice?
Ma'at
No, it is a concept/idea of truth & justice
What phrase should you instantly associate with Rule of Law?
"No one is above the law"
When was the Magna Carta signed?
1215
What is the oldest code of law in existence?
Code of Ur-Nammu
Which principle protects you from being detained/arrested without explanation?
Habeas Corpus
What does Rule of Law help maintain & protect?
Democracy
Which major U.S. principle did the Magna Carta help introduce?
Rule of Law
What was the French Civil Code established under Napoleon I?
Napoleonic Code
What type of system did the Code of Hammurabi introduce?
"Eye for an eye" system
At the greater scale, what does Rule of Law prevent? What the individual scale, what does it protect?
-Prevents abuses of power
-Protects individual rights
What individual rights did the Magna Carta introduce? (2)
-Habeas Corpus/protection from illegal imprisonment
-Right to due process/fair & speedy trial
Which code of law introduced principles such as due process & protection from illegal imprisonment?
Magna Carta
If you are arrested or detained without explanation, what legal order can you file? What is the specific name?
Hint: (A __ of ____ ____)
A writ of Habeas Corpus
Which historical document significantly contributed to the formation of Rule of Law?
Magna Carta
What is Habeas Corpus?
-Article I, Section 9:
Legal principle that protects you from being imprisoned/detained unlawfully & without an explanation
-A writ of habeas Corpus requires that you are brought before a court to explain why you're being held
Which code of law was intended to replace "patchwork" laws?
Napoleonic Code
What were the consequences of breaking laws under the Code of Ur-Nammu focused on?
Fines/Compensation