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

(1 point)
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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.

1 answer

The statements that describe the rule of law are:

  • 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, as they imply that authority or personal justification can override legal standards, which is contrary to the concept of the rule of law.