Rule of law - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the Rule of Law?
The principle that everyone is subject to the law
The principle that some people are above the law
The principle that the law only applies to certain people
What does the Rule of Law ensure?
Order, stability, and predictability in society
Chaos and unpredictability in society
That laws are only applied to certain people
What is the legal system supposed to be according to the Rule of Law?
Transparent and impartial
Secretive and biased
Arbitrary and unfair
What is the Rule of Law essential for protecting?
Individual rights and freedoms
Government power and authority
Unfair laws and regulations
What is the Rule of Law a fundamental principle of?
Democracy
Totalitarianism
Anarchy
Why is the Rule of Law important for society?
The Rule of Law is important for society because it ensures order, stability, and predictability. It also protects individuals from arbitrary government action and ensures that everyone is subject to the law.
What does the Rule of Law mean for government officials?
The Rule of Law means that government officials are also subject to the law, and they cannot act arbitrarily or without accountability. It also means that they must act within the bounds of the law and cannot abuse their power.