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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution?
commerce clause
rule of law
confederalism
elastic clause
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement describes an impact of the rule of law?state of naturechecks and balancesseparation of powerstransparency of institution
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?right to trialrule of lawcommerce clauseelastic clause
- 4. Multiple Choice
In order to uphold the rule of law, courts should remain
silent
partial
impartial
dedicated
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following accurately defines rule of law?"We are a nation of laws, not of men.""No one is above the law, no one is below the law.Everyone is held accountable to the law.all of the above
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT an example of rule of law?"When the President does it, it is not illegal.""I prefer to follow the law, not men.""Anywhere, anytime ordinary people are given the chance to choose, the choice is the same: freedom, not tyranny; democracy, not dictatorship; the rule of law, not the rule of the secret police.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich describes a component of rule of law?transparency of institutionsfair proceduresaccountability to the lawall of the above
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which describes a component of rule of law?
consistent application
enforcement of the law
decisions based on the law
all of the above
- 9. Multiple Choice
This figure is a
symbol of the American justice system. What does the blindfold covering the figure’s eyes represent?
equality under the law
separation of powers
checks and balances
natural law
- 10. Multiple Choice
In rule of law, we are ruled by
man
laws
a few men
the President
- 11. Multiple Choice
News article, "Miami Ex-Officer Gets 2 Years' Prison for Gambling Bribes, " www.cbslocal.com, May 17, 2015
Based on the title of this article what can s
Leaders and government officials are held accountable to the law.
Leaders and government officials are not accountable to the law.
There is no transparency of institutions.
The laws are not legitimate.
- 12. Multiple Choice
After sentencing a thief to 5 years of hard labor for stealing potatoes at the market the judge finds the town mayor waiting his his office. The mayor had a problem at the market, too. He lost his temper with a vendor because of the vendor's high prices. The mayor broke things in the vendor's shop and broke the vendor's arm. Because of the mayor's position, the judge agrees to overlook the offense. Which rule of law principle is the judge mostly not adhering to?
legitimacy
checks and balances
equal application of the law
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