Question 12 of 100
2008 civics test
American Government
What is the “rule of law”?
Accepted answers
Accepted answers
- Everyone must follow the law.
- Leaders must obey the law.
- Government must obey the law.
- No one is above the law.
Explanation
The rule of law means everyone, including leaders and the government, must follow the law.
The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.
Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF
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