What is the rule of law?

• A. Everyone must follow the law
• B. No one is above the law
• C. Leaders must obey the law
• D. Government must obey the law

Answer: (A)

The rule of law means that laws govern everyone and everything, not arbitrary power. In a system guided by the rule of law, people and authorities alike must follow the law, and those who enforce or make rules are also subject to it. This creates fairness, accountability, and predictable outcomes in how laws are applied.

The best choice expresses this idea most clearly: everyone must follow the law. It captures the universal obligation that underpins the rule of law, including that leaders and the government do not have special exemptions. The other statements touch on related aspects—such as leaders obeying the law or the government being bound by it—but they don’t convey the full, universal scope as directly as the simple, inclusive idea that everyone must follow the law.