Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system. - Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the development of the American legal, political, and governmental systems.
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The passages below are from Executive Order 13490, issued by President Barack Obama in 2009. Based on these passages, what is the purpose of this executive order?
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Government employees should support political candidates.
Government employees should respect enforcement of the law.
Government employees should work with interest groups.
Government employees should be held to the rule of law.
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The quote below is from a 1977 interview with President Richard Nixon. Based on the quote, what can be presumed about the rule of law?
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It requires judicial review.
It promotes institutional transparency.
It requires consistent application.
It promotes fair procedures.
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The passages below are from Executive Order 13490, issued by President Barack Obama in 2009. Based on these passages, what is the purpose of this executive order?
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The quote below is from a 1977 interview with President Richard Nixon. Based on the quote, what can be presumed about the rule of law?
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The conversation below took place between two U.S. citizens. What principle is important to these citizens?
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The statement below is from the Magna Carta written in 1215. Which political principle justifies this statement?
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The diagram below shows characteristics of a political system. Which title completes the diagram?
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What is meant by "the rule of law"?
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Use the information in the box to answer the question. Which constitutional principle is best expressed by these headlines?
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Use the quotation to answer the question. Which statement best expresses how Magna Carta shaped the principles of the US government?
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What is one way that the rule of law has influenced the development of the American legal system?
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Consider this situation: A president of a nation orders lawyers and judges to be put in jail so that he or she can remain in power and not be tried for crimes against the people. What basic principle of American government does this violate?
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Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?
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Which impact of the rule of law affects the legal system because it can be seen and understood by the general public?
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Which impact of the rule of law holds citizens and public officials responsible for their actions and gives consequences for their crimes?
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Which impact of the rule of law ensures domestic tranquility and prevents violent conflict?
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Which impact of the rule of law ensures that decisions will be made on the basis of a set of established rules that are known?
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Which impact of the rule of law is illustrated in 7th amendment rights of accused to be confronted with evidence from witnesses and evidence against them during a trial?
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Which impact of the rule of law ensures that each person is treated in the same way by the legal system no matter who they are?
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Which of the following examples does NOT illustrate transparency of institutions under the rule of law?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a society that operates under the rule of law?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of the rule of law in the amendments to the US Constitution?
