Which of the following describe the rule of law? Select all that apply.

Question

(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.

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

Answer 1

The following responses describe the rule of law:

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

The other statements do not align with the principle of the rule of law:

• "The president is the ultimate authority" suggests that the president is above the law.
• "Government officials can break the law if they have a good reason" implies that there are exceptions to the law based on individual judgment.
• "Citizens can be unfairly punished if they break too many laws" suggests arbitrary enforcement of laws, which is contrary to the rule of law.