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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.
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.
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