No Animals Allowed on School Grounds:

A discussion of how rules and laws are written and interpreted

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What is a law?

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How are Rules Similar to Laws?

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What is the Supreme Law of the Land?

The United States Constitution

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What does this mean?

The Constitution delineates the powers of each branch of government.

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The Three Branches of Government

The Legislative Branch makes the laws

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The Three Branches of Government

The Executive Branch executes the laws

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The Three Branches of Government

The Judicial Branch interprets the laws

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What else does “Supreme Law of the Land” mean?

Laws enacted by the legislative branch cannot conflict with the United States Constitution.

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If conflict exists, the law will be invalid

as unconstitutional.

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VS. X

Consider the following proposed new rule for your school:

No Animals are Allowed on School Grounds

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What do you think of this rule?

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Ask yourself:

What is the rule intended to accomplish?

Will the rule create a better school?

Will the rule keep students safe?

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Ask yourself:

Is the rule reasonable?

Is it clear and easy to follow?

What should be the penalty for disobeying the rule?

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Ask yourself:

Is the rule fair?

Can the rule be applied to everyone equally?

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