2. Rule of Law

3. Rule of Law
Benchmarks
SS.7.C.1.9 Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the development of the American legal, political, and governmental systems.

4. What is the Rule of Law No one is above the law
Everyone must follow the law
The law applies to everyone
(Including elected officials)
We are a country of laws, not of men.
What does this mean to you?

5. Government and the People
Rule of Law
TYRRANY
The Rule of Law protects us from tyranny (corrupt government) and is the foundation of liberty!
LIBERTY
PROTECTION
EQUALITY
STABILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
Explain to students that the people set up governments to protect our basic rights. Placed under the rule of law, liberty, protection, equality, stability, and accountability are able to grow. If the Rule of Law is overshadowed, those things disappear and tyranny, or abuse government, is able to take hold.
Government and the People

6. Principles of the Rule of Law
Order and Security
Legitimacy
Checks and Balances
Equal Application of the Law
Procedural Fairness
Access to Justice

7. Principles of the Rule of Law
Order and Security
Citizens feel safe during daily activities.
Police have procedures for dealing with crime.
Criminals face consequences.

8. Principles of the Rule of Law
Legitimacy
Citizens see the law as worthy of following.
Citizens have input in the lawmaking process.
Citizens respect the law and see the laws as fair.

9. Principles of the Rule of Law
Checks & Balances
Power is divided among branches of government.
All branches function differently.
The judicial system is independent from the other branches.
Elected officials must answer to the people.

10. Principles of the Rule of Law
Equal Application of the Law
Nobody is above the law, not even elected officials.
The judicial system treats everyone the same.

11. Principles of the Rule of Law
Procedural Fairness
The government has rules for legal proceedings.
The government follows those rules.
The rules for legal proceedings are fair.

12. Principles of the Rule of Law
Access to Justice
Citizens have a way to enforce their rights.
Citizens have the knowledge they need to get justice.
The justice system is available for people to use.

13. Principles of the Rule of Law
SCENARIOS
Read your scenario and discuss with your partner which principle the scenario is illustrating
Place your scenario under the principle you think it is discussing
We will discuss the scenarios when all are placed

14. Principles of the Rule of Law
Writing Prompts
What Principle of the Rule of Law do you think is the most important? Why? Explain in 4-5 complete sentences.
What Principle of the Rule of Law do you think is the least important? Why? Explain in 4-5 complete sentences.

15. Principles of the Rule of Law
QUESTIONS ????

16. Rule of Law
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States? a. the commerce clause b. the elastic clause c. the right to trial d. the rule of law