Consider the following actions taken by the government of State X:

(i) The President issues an executive order that exempts his close relatives from paying traffic fines.

(ii) A traffic officer issues a fine to a citizen for speeding, and the citizen can appeal the fine in court.

(iii) The legislature passes a law that applies equally to all citizens, including public officials.

Which of the above actions best demonstrates the principle of the rule of law that no one is above the law?

Question

Consider the following actions taken by the government of State X:

(i) The President issues an executive order that exempts his close relatives from paying traffic fines.

(ii) A traffic officer issues a fine to a citizen for speeding, and the citizen can appeal the fine in court.

(iii) The legislature passes a law that applies equally to all citizens, including public officials.

Which of the above actions best demonstrates the principle of the rule of law that no one is above the law?

Accepted Answer

(iii) The legislature passes a law that applies equally to all citizens, including public officials.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Government Question 11