Why do we need rules? | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

How do we define rules?

• A right that is protected by law.

• A set of guidelines that tell people what is or is not allowed.

• A way to measure a straight line.

What is a law?

• A law is a document that has no meaning.

• A law is a way to control peoples actions, views and ideas.

• Any one rule that government makes and that people in a society must obey.

What would happen if we did not have any rules/laws?

• People could do what they want without punishment.

• People would feel safe

• People would go to prison.

What was the first rule/law that was written down?

• King John

• The Magna Carta

• The rule of law

How do we define the rule of law?

• The rule of law means Kings and Queens are the most important people and they are above the law.

• The rule of law means that nobody is above the law and the law should treat everyone equally.

• The rule of law means that the law only applies to some people in society.