25 Questions
What is the definition of the rule of law according to the text?
All individuals, including leaders, must adhere to the same laws.
What are the consequences for breaking the law according to the text?
Everyone, including leaders, suffers the same consequences for breaking the law.
How do leaders abuse power according to the text?
By using their authority to have those they dislike arrested.
What is the role of the Constitution in relation to laws?
Laws must align with the Constitution's principles.
Why is equality under the law emphasized in a society that upholds the rule of law?
To ensure that everyone, regardless of position, is treated fairly by the legal system.
What is the primary function of the Constitution in deciding cases?
To guide judges in applying the rule of law
How does following the rule of law impact society?
It fosters transparency, trust, and fairness in societal interactions.
What is one consequence of breaking the rule of law according to the text?
Society loses trust in the government and its decisions.
How does due process protect individuals accused of crimes?
By requiring that legal procedures be followed before depriving someone of life, liberty, or property.
What role does equality under the law play in upholding the rule of law?
It ensures that everyone is subject to the same legal standards and protections.
What is the standard for a jury to reach a verdict in a criminal case?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
In a civil case, what is the standard of evidence required for the plaintiff to prove liability?
Preponderance of evidence
Which historical document is associated with the concept that the punishment should be similar to the crime committed?
Hammurabi's Code
Which document established the idea that leaders are not above the law and should follow set procedures?
The Magna Carta
What principle was introduced by the Magna Carta that influenced modern law?
The punishment fits the crime
What was the major consequence of the Supreme Court ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford?
It led to the Civil War
How did the Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson impact the states?
States passed more segregation laws
What was the significance of the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
It declared separate schools based on race unconstitutional
How did many school districts react to the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
They continued segregating students
Which court case reaffirmed that separate facilities based on race were constitutional?
Plessy v. Ferguson
What did the Supreme Court rule in 1963 regarding the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments?
States must provide a lawyer to all criminal defendants.
What did the Supreme Court rule in 1966 regarding the Fifth Amendment?
Police must inform people of their rights when arresting them.
Why did many cases get thrown out of court because a suspect was not read their rights immediately?
The suspect's rights were violated.
What did the Supreme Court rule in 1967 regarding juveniles accused of crimes?
Juveniles are entitled to the same rights and procedures as adults.
What is the consequence of a police officer not reading a suspect their Miranda rights immediately?
The suspect may be released without facing charges.
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