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Which of the following

describe the rule of law?
Select all that apply

The president is the
ultimate authority.

The law is the
ultimate authority.

The Supreme Court
can strike down laws
if they violate the
Constitution.

Government officials
can break the law if
they have a good
reason.

Citizens can be
unfairly punished if
they break too many
laws.

1 answer

The following options describe the rule of law:

  1. The law is the ultimate authority.
  2. The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.

The other statements do not align with the principles of the rule of law. For example, the president being the ultimate authority contradicts the idea of the law being the ultimate authority, and government officials breaking the law for a good reason undermines accountability. Additionally, citizens being unfairly punished contradicts the fair application of law under the rule of law principle.