GCECivic EducationDemocracy and Rule of Law2023

Which of the following best describes the rule of law?

AThe authority of the military to govern a state
BThe principle that all persons and institutions are subject to and accountable to lawCORRECT
CThe power of the president to make laws without legislative approval
DThe right of citizens to disobey any law they consider unjust
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
The rule of law means that no individual or institution, regardless of their position, is above the law. It ensures that all persons and institutions are equally subject to and accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated and independently adjudicated. This principle is foundational to democratic governance.
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