Civics \ Rule of Law

Around 350 BC what did Plato write?

Plato wrote "Where the law is subject to some other authority and has none of its own, the collapse of the state, in my view is not far off; but if law is the master of government and the government is its slave, then the situation is full of promise and men enjoy all the blessings that the gods shower on a state"

What is the best known oath of office?

"I do solemnly swear that i will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States"

What is law?

A system of rules that are enforced through a set of institutions that are imposed on the entire society.

Around 350 BC what Aristotle write?

Aristotle wrote "law should govern those holding power should be servants of the laws"

What is the rule of law?

Means everyone must obey the law, including citizens, non-citizens, and government leaders.

Who says this oath?

The president of The United States.

What is the rule of law also called?

The rule of law is also called the "supremacy of law"

What is the history of the rule of law?

The rule of law is an ancient ideal.

Where is the rule of law reflected?

in the oaths of office taken by federal officials in the United States.

What is "Lady Justice"?

is a symbol of a goddess who wields a sword that represents the court's coercive power, scales that symbolize the weighing of competing claims, and a blindfold, which show impartiality.

What is the concept of justice?

is the combination of elements that include the rule of law.