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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.
Rule of Law
Ruling rulers since 1215
RULE OF LAW
Slide2What is the Rule of Law? No one is above the lawEveryone must follow the law
The law applies to everyone We are a country of laws, not of menWhat does that mean to you?
RULE OF LAW
Slide3Where did Rule of Law originate?The Rule of Law was first found in Magna Carta
, 1215This document, signed by King John, stated that even the king had to follow the laws.
Slide4The Rule of Law is a system when the following four universal principles are upheld:
The government and its officials and agents as well as individuals and private entities are
accountable under the law. The
laws are clear, publicized, stable, and just; are applied evenly; and protect fundamental rights, including the security of persons and property. The process by which the laws are enacted, administered, and enforced is accessible, fair, and efficient.
J
ustice
is delivered timely by competent, ethical, and independent representatives
and neutrals who are of sufficient number, have adequate resources, and reflect the makeup of the communities they serve.
Slide5The Principle of the Thing
Principle 1
Principle 2
Principle 3
Principle 4
Accountability to the law
Transparency of institutions
Fair procedures
Enforcement of the law
Decisions based on the law
Consistent application
Consistent application
Transparency of institutions
The Rule of Law has a huge impact on our government
officials
and
institutions
, from how they are held accountable (responsible) to how decisions are made to how laws are enforced!
Four Principles of the Rule of Law
Slide6Rule of Law
LIBERTY
PROTECTION
EQUALITY
STABILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
Government and the People
TYRRANY
The Rule of Law protects us from tyranny (corrupt government) and is the foundation of liberty!
Slide7Rule in Reality Each person will receive a handout about the Rule of Law in a specific country.In the top corner, you will see a letter. Find the other person who has that letter.
Using the handout provided, you will compare your countries based on the questions in the chart on Handout B.
Working together, complete the chart provided.
Slide8Explaining the Handout
Your
c
ountry’s ranking
This is a 0 to 1 scale. The closer a country gets to 1, the more closely the Rule of Law is followed.
The closer the purple line gets to the outside, the more closely the Rule of Law is followed.
You will use all of these factors to compare/contrast your countries in your chart.
Slide9Checking for Understanding