Explain which principle of government the following statement describes:

Question

Public officials must make decisions according to the law and not according to their own personal opinions or beliefs.
separation of powers

consent of the governed
consent of the governed

justice for all
justice for all

rule of law

Answer 1

The statement "Public officials must make decisions according to the law and not according to their own personal opinions or beliefs" describes the rule of law. This principle emphasizes that everyone, including government officials, is subject to the law and that decisions should be made based on established laws rather than individual interpretations or biases.