How does the rule of law help people live together in society?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what the rule of law is and how it helps people live fairly and safely together in society.
Key learning points
- The rule of law means that everyone, including people in power, must follow the law.
- Laws explain what behaviour is fair and acceptable, helping people understand their rights and responsibilities.
- Laws help stop problems before they happen and help people live and work together.
- People can get help if they have a problem or if a law is broken.
Keywords
Laws - important rules, usually made by Parliament
Rule of law - everyone must follow the same laws, including those in power, it ensures fairness and justice for all
Common misconception
The rule of law only matters when something goes wrong.
The rule of law helps people behave fairly every day and helps prevent problems before they start.
Teacher tip
Use everyday examples to show that laws help everyone behave fairly and stay safe, not just punish people when something goes wrong.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A special instruction that tells what we are and are not allowed to do in different places is called a .
Q2.What is a law?
Q3.Which of these is a rule?
Q4.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.
Q5.Match the rule or law to the place you might find it.
Q6.Rearrange these words to make a sentence about who could help if rules are broken.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Finish the sentence. The rule of means that everyone, including people in charge, must follow the law.
Q2.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.
Q3.Which of these is an example of people following the rule of law?
Q4.Which of these is a right that laws protect?
Q5.Match the examples to why they are laws.
Q6.Put these in order of what might happen when someone breaks a law.
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