As the Law Day 2022 theme notes, defining and refining the words of the Constitution might be our oldest national tradition. Throughout our nation’s history, we have changed the Constitution through many different avenues and for a plethora of reasons and causes.
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Under the rule of law, power is the sovereign will of the people expressed as non-arbitrary laws that—theoretically, if not perfectly in practice— apply to everyone equally. This sovereign power also limits the exercise of governmental power so that it does not exceed the authority granted to it by the people.
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The Rule of Law permeates all aspects of American life. For example, we have traffic laws that let us know who has the right of way and we have environmental laws and regulations that tell us what we are allowed to put into the ground, air and water. I
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Advancing the Rule of Law Now: Subthemes Law Day subthemes are designed to help anyone approach the 2021 Law Day theme, Advancing the Rule of Law Now from different angles
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General Public Successful Law Day programs expand their audiences by reaching out to all areas of their community. Seek out connections with a variety of groups in the community, including:
Grades K – 12 Every Law Day theme can be integrated across the school curriculum and school activities. These suggestions would be good to use when engaging with youth organizations
College and University Students Law Day falls near the end of the academic year at many colleges and universities, providing an opportunity for students to be engaged throughout the spring
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Law Student As law students are learning about the legal ins-and-outs of justice, equality, and the Constitution, Law Day programming can help them make connections between these abstract ideals and
Legal Community Many lawyers and judges are eager to engage with members of the community in order to foster publicunderstanding of the rule of law and the legal system. Law
