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The rule of law states that everyone, no matter who they are, is equal in the eyes of the law. So if the president commits a crime just because he's the president doesn't mean he gets to walk away without consequences.

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Where can one find information about Rule of Law?

The Rule of Law refers to "authority and influence of law in society". You can find information about the "Rule of Law" you can go to your local library or bookstore and find books on this topic such as "The Rule of Law Under Siege", "Kangaroo Courts and the Rule of Law", and "The Ultimate Rule of Law".


What is meant by rule of law?

When you are governed by the laws prevalent in the country,it's pretended that you are under the rule of law. In fact, rule of law is best interpreted in the Honble Courts and verdicts are given the Judges as per rule of law.


Who said that law is not to be deduced from the rule but rule from the law?

Francois Quesnay, a French economist, is often attributed to the quote "law is not to be deduced from the rule but rule from the law." This statement emphasizes the idea that laws should be based on foundational principles and values, rather than being created arbitrarily.


Do Iraq follow rule of law?

Iraq's legal system is based on the rule of law, but there have been concerns about government corruption and lack of enforcement of laws. The country has been working to strengthen its institutions and improve the rule of law.


What is the difference between the spirit of the law and the rule of law?

Rule of Law is a state of order in which events conform to the law. As we can see from Dicey's 3 main concept of Rule of Law, we can conclude that rule of law means everyone is equal to the law, including the executive, judiciary and legislation. The law is the supreme authority and no one can go above it. Rule by law is means that no one is immune to the law set by the government. The government use the law in the most convenient way for them to govern a particular state, meaning, they set the rules and they are the supreme authority. They use the law to meet their own needs. The law is a tool of government.

Related Questions

Who is above the law on the rule of law?

No one is above the Rule of Law, not even the US President.


Do the US follow the rule of law?

Yes they have to


The US government is governed according to the rule of?

law


Why authoritarianism rule of man not rule of law?

(in the US) the question would make no sense. We DO operate under the rule of law. Only dictatorships and absolute monarchies operate under the rule of authoritarianism.


What is the purpose of the US bill rights?

To establish the rule of law.


When does the year and a day rule applies?

When your jurisdiction has a law, be it common law or statute, that says it applies. In the US, as far as I know, no states have a year and a day rule.


What are some real world examples of rule of law?

US v. Nixon


Which rule of law is the US Constitution above?

No


What is By-Law?

Rule by law is completely different than rule oflaw. Unlike rule of law, which states that no citizen is above the law, rule by law, involves arbitrary government rule, by using the law to implement their decisions.


What is by -law?

Rule by law is completely different than rule oflaw. Unlike rule of law, which states that no citizen is above the law, rule by law, involves arbitrary government rule, by using the law to implement their decisions.


Who has the power to decide how territories are governed?

The US Congress is responsible for the rule of law in all US territories. Not until the area becomes a state does the area have any kind of self rule.


The notion that no one in the government is above the law is called?

the rule of law