Civics

Question 1

What is the Rule of Law?

Answer 1

Government and citizens all abide by the same laws regardless of political power. Laws must be stable and justly applied.

Question 2

Define Due Process.

Answer 2

The government must apply laws and rules equally to all people.

Question 3

What does Equality mean in the context of law?

Answer 3

All individuals have the same claim as human beings to natural rights and treatment under the law.

Question 4

What is Justice in a political context?

Answer 4

Having a political order that protects the rights of all equally and treats everyone equally under law.

Question 5

What are landmark Supreme Court cases?

Answer 5

Important cases that help us understand the role and impact of the courts in American government.

Question 6

How can one explore the significance of landmark cases?

Answer 6

Use the Supreme Court Research Organizer and list of landmark cases to gather and organize key information.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The _______ applies to all individuals equally under the law.

Answer 7

[Rule of Law]

Question 8

True or False: Justice ensures that all individuals are treated unequally under the law.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What resources can help in understanding the Supreme Court and the Bill of Rights?

Answer 9

The Supreme Court Document-Based Questions Resources and The Bill of Rights and Due Process.