important rules, usually made by Parliament

everyone must follow the same laws, including those in power, it ensures fairness and justice for all

How does the rule of law help people live together in society?

Rule of law

Who does the law apply to?

This unit introduces the rule of law as a system that helps people live together fairly. Pupils examine how laws apply to everyone, define acceptable behaviour and provide ways to resolve problems.

Rule of law (Key Stage Two)

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Immoral behaviour or minor criminal offences, e.g. shoplifting, graffiti.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Finish the sentence.  The rule of {{}} means that everyone, including people in charge, must follow the law.

Fill in the missing word to complete the sentence. 
The document, Magna {{}}, helped start the idea that everyone must follow the law, no matter who you are.

Which of these is an example of people following the rule of law?

choosing which game you want to play whenever you want

Which of these is a right that laws protect?

Put these in order of what might happen when someone breaks a law.

A special instruction that tells what we are and are not allowed to do in different places is called a {{}}.

Fill the gap to complete the statement. 
Having rules helps things be more organised. For example, when lots of people want to have a go at something, they know whose {{}} it is next.

Match the rule or law to the place you might find it.

Rearrange these words to make a sentence about who could help if rules are broken.

Starter Quiz

A special instruction that tells what we are and are not allowed to do in different places is called a .