Which of the following describe the rule of law? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
The president is the ultimate authority.
The president is the ultimate authority.
The law is the ultimate authority.
The law is the ultimate authority.
The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
The Supreme Court can strike down laws if they violate the Constitution.
Government officials can break the law if they have a good reason.
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 statements that describe the rule of law are:
The other statements do not appropriately reflect the principle of the rule of law. The rule of law emphasizes that no one, including government officials, is above the law, and that laws must be applied fairly and consistently.
