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What is the definition of the rule of law according to the text?
What is the definition of the rule of law according to the text?
- Leaders are exempt from following laws.
- All individuals, including leaders, must adhere to the same laws. (correct)
- Leaders have the power to create their own laws.
- The rule of law does not apply to government officials.
What are the consequences for breaking the law according to the text?
What are the consequences for breaking the law according to the text?
- Leaders face harsher consequences than ordinary people.
- Leaders can escape punishment for their actions.
- Leaders are not held accountable for breaking laws.
- Everyone, including leaders, suffers the same consequences for breaking the law. (correct)
How do leaders abuse power according to the text?
How do leaders abuse power according to the text?
- By using their authority to have those they dislike arrested. (correct)
- By ensuring that repercussions are swift and just.
- By encouraging people to obey the laws.
- By setting a positive example for others to follow.
What is the role of the Constitution in relation to laws?
What is the role of the Constitution in relation to laws?
Why is equality under the law emphasized in a society that upholds the rule of law?
Why is equality under the law emphasized in a society that upholds the rule of law?
What is the primary function of the Constitution in deciding cases?
What is the primary function of the Constitution in deciding cases?
How does following the rule of law impact society?
How does following the rule of law impact society?
What is one consequence of breaking the rule of law according to the text?
What is one consequence of breaking the rule of law according to the text?
How does due process protect individuals accused of crimes?
How does due process protect individuals accused of crimes?
What role does equality under the law play in upholding the rule of law?
What role does equality under the law play in upholding the rule of law?
What is the standard for a jury to reach a verdict in a criminal case?
What is the standard for a jury to reach a verdict in a criminal case?
In a civil case, what is the standard of evidence required for the plaintiff to prove liability?
In a civil case, what is the standard of evidence required for the plaintiff to prove liability?
Which historical document is associated with the concept that the punishment should be similar to the crime committed?
Which historical document is associated with the concept that the punishment should be similar to the crime committed?
Which document established the idea that leaders are not above the law and should follow set procedures?
Which document established the idea that leaders are not above the law and should follow set procedures?
What principle was introduced by the Magna Carta that influenced modern law?
What principle was introduced by the Magna Carta that influenced modern law?
What was the major consequence of the Supreme Court ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford?
What was the major consequence of the Supreme Court ruling in Dred Scott v. Sandford?
How did the Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson impact the states?
How did the Supreme Court ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson impact the states?
What was the significance of the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
What was the significance of the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
How did many school districts react to the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
How did many school districts react to the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
Which court case reaffirmed that separate facilities based on race were constitutional?
Which court case reaffirmed that separate facilities based on race were constitutional?
What did the Supreme Court rule in 1963 regarding the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments?
What did the Supreme Court rule in 1963 regarding the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments?
What did the Supreme Court rule in 1966 regarding the Fifth Amendment?
What did the Supreme Court rule in 1966 regarding the Fifth Amendment?
Why did many cases get thrown out of court because a suspect was not read their rights immediately?
Why did many cases get thrown out of court because a suspect was not read their rights immediately?
What did the Supreme Court rule in 1967 regarding juveniles accused of crimes?
What did the Supreme Court rule in 1967 regarding juveniles accused of crimes?
What is the consequence of a police officer not reading a suspect their Miranda rights immediately?
What is the consequence of a police officer not reading a suspect their Miranda rights immediately?
