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What did the Founders mean by the term “rule of law”?
laws that apply equally to everyone
laws made by the rulers of a country
laws that apply to elected officials
laws made by an independent republic

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"laws that apply equally to everyone."

The Founders used "rule of law" to mean that government and its officials must follow established, general laws and cannot act arbitrarily — everyone, including rulers and elected officials, is subject to the law.