12American Government • Principles of American Democracy
What is the 'rule of law'?
Official Accepted Answers:
- Everyone must follow the law
- Leaders must obey the law
- Government must obey the law
- No one is above the law
Why this matters: The rule of law ensures equality before the law: no citizen, president, judge, or police officer is above the legal system.
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