13. What is the rule of law?
American Government · Principles of American Government
Accepted answer(s)
- Everyone must follow the law.
- Leaders must obey the law.
- Government must obey the law.
- No one is above the law.
This is an American Government question on the 2025 Civics Test, testing whether an applicant understands the structure of American government rather than just current officeholders. If you're unsure, focus on remembering "Everyone must follow the law." first — it's the answer USCIS lists as the primary accepted response.
This is question 13 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.
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