United StatesQuestion 12 (2008 list) · Principles of American government
What is the “rule of law”?
- aOnly citizens must follow the law.
- bLeaders do not have to obey the law.
- cThe police decide what the law is.
- dEveryone must follow the law.Correct answer
Why?
The rule of law means that everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government. You could also say that leaders must obey the law, the government must obey the law, or no one is above the law.
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