Rule of Law Factors
Video
The rule of law isn't just about having laws; it's about how those laws are created, enforced, and applied. But sometimes the factors that make up the Rule of…
Overview
The rule of law isn't just about having laws; it's about how those laws are created, enforced, and applied. But sometimes the factors that make up the Rule of Law can feel in conflict with one another.
Discover how the rule of law establishes limits on both those who govern and the governed, protects individual rights, preserves the common good, and affects everyday life.
Still curious? Check out the game, Rule Play, to find yourself in real-life Rule of Law scenarios, identify conflicting values within a situation, and discover how your decisions shape your rule-of-law profile. Discover which of five factors of Rule of Law you gravitate towards. Do you focus on solutions that embrace the equality of law, or on government power bound by law? Do your decisions lean more to clear and accessible laws or a fair legal process? How important is judicial independence? Find out when you experience Rule Play!
Grade Levels
- 6-8
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Understand the necessity of establishing and enforcing the rule of law.
- Describe the role of the rule of law in establishing limits on both those who govern and the governed.
- Explain how the rule of law protects individual rights and preserves the common good.