(C.1.9) Learning Goal 3: Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the development of the American legal, political, and governmental systems. (Defina el estado de derecho y reconozca su influencia en el desarrollo de los sistemas legales, políticos y gubernamentales estadounidenses)
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
- Students will distinguish between the characteristics of a society that operates under the rule of law and one that does not.
- Students will assess the importance of the rule of law in protecting citizens from arbitrary and abusive uses of government power.
- Students will evaluate the impact of the rule of law on governmental officials and institutions (accountability to the law, fair procedures, decisions based on the law, consistent application, enforcement of the law, and transparency of institutions).
1.9 Rule of Law
- We are a nation of laws ... not a nation of people.
- All citizens are treated fairly and equally under the same set of laws.
- Laws allow people to enjoy a peaceful existence with others.
- U.S. laws are based on the Constitution and protected by the courts.
- No one is above the law ... no one is below the law.
- The “rule of law” is like the rules of the road ... individuals must follow the laws to protect the safety of all.
- The “rule of law” is an agreement that everyone will play by the rules.
- We are governed by rules that are in the best interest of our country ... not in the best interest of us personally.
- In America, we follow the “rule of law.” We do not serve men or women; we serve “the law.”
https://quizlet.com/147355165/civics-c19-flash-cards/ -Quizlet Flash Card Practice
https://youtu.be/dhODkNgj8dc - Rule of Law from the Lou Frey Institute
https://youtu.be/ZI_7rt9cLnQ -Mr. Raymond's Rule of Law Video
https://youtu.be/dhODkNgj8dc - Rule of Law from the Lou Frey Institute
https://youtu.be/ZI_7rt9cLnQ -Mr. Raymond's Rule of Law Video