Section: American Government: Principles
13. What is the rule of law?
Official answer
- • Everyone must follow the law.
- • Leaders must obey the law.
- • Government must obey the law.
- • No one is above the law.
Why
The rule of law means everyone — including leaders and government — must obey the law.
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Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)