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What is the rule of law?

Answer. Any of these is accepted.
No one is above the law
  • Also accepted
  • Everyone must follow the law
  • Leaders must obey the law
  • Government must obey the law

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2025 civics test. Last reviewed September 5, 2026.

This is question 13 of 128 on the 2025 USCIS civics test, in the section Principles of government.

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