The Principle That the Rules of a Legal System Apply

question 6

Multiple Choice

The principle that the rules of a legal system apply equally to all persons, institutions, and entities-public or private-that make up a society is called the _____.

• A) rule of uniformity
• B) thumb rule
• C) Bruton rule
• D) rule of law

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Definitions:

First Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

Establishment Clause

The provision in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits Congress from creating any law “respecting an establishment of religion.”

Free Exercise Clause

A section within the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the government from interfering with individuals' practice of their religion.

Protestant Churches

Christian churches that originated from the Reformation, characterized by the rejection of papal authority and emphasising the importance of faith and scripture.