Use the quote to answer the question.

“This Constitution, and the laws of the United States...shall be the supreme law of the land.”

Evaluate the quote from the Constitution. What political idea does this quote reflect?

(1 point)
Responses

democracy
democracy

republicanism
republicanism

separation of powers
separation of powers

rule of law

1 answer

The quote reflects the political idea of rule of law. It emphasizes that the Constitution and the laws created under it hold the highest authority in the United States, meaning that everyone, including government officials, is subject to the law.