What does 'the rule of law' mean?
Values and principles
- Everyone, including the government, must obey the law
- Only citizens must obey the law
- Judges can ignore the law
Correct answer
Everyone, including the government, must obey the law
Why
Under the rule of law, no one is above the law. Laws are made by Parliament and applied equally by independent courts.
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