Measuring the rule of law and where the US stacks up

Scripps News delves into key voter issues, focusing on democracy and the rule of law. The World Justice Project's report highlights global backsliding in rule of law, with the US ranking 26th. The Supreme Court ruled on presidential immunity, affecting Trump's legal proceedings. Elizabeth Anderson discusses the decline in US rule of law, emphasizing checks and balances. Globally, a recession in rule of law has been noted since 2016, exacerbated by the pandemic. Scripps News continues to cover these issues leading up to the presidential conventions.

What is the main focus of Scripps News this month?

• Healthcare reforms

• Future of democracy

• Technological advancements

• Economic policies

According to the World Justice Project report, what is a major issue affecting the rule of law globally?

• Technological lag

• Increased taxation

• Executive overreach

• Environmental degradation

What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding former presidents?

• They must face military tribunals

• They have broad immunity for official acts

• They can be tried for any act

• They are above the law

How did President Biden respond to the Supreme Court ruling?

• He called for a new election

• He agreed with the ruling

• He stated no one is above the law

• He remained silent

What does Elizabeth Anderson say about the rule of law in the US?

• It is improving rapidly

• It is stable

• It is irrelevant

• It is declining

What is one of the indicators used by the World Justice Project to measure the rule of law?

• Military strength

• Impartiality of the justice system

• Economic growth

• Technological innovation

Since when has the global recession in the rule of law been observed?

• 2020

• 2000

• 2016

• 2010