Read the paragraph from the section "50 City-States."

In the United States today, the Rule of Law is a core principle. It ensures that all laws are equally enforced and independently judged, and that they meet international human rights standards. The Rule of Law is important because it allows all individuals and institutions — including the government itself — to be held accountable for their actions. It prevents abuses of power by leaders who might consider themselves above the law.

What conclusion is BEST supported by the paragraph above?
A. The Rule of Law is the central idea guiding many of the rights and judgments we follow today.
B. The Rule of Law is inconsistently enforced when it comes to holding the government accountable.
C. Aristotle failed to understand that powerful leaders would one day abuse their power and ignore the law.
D. Aristotle wanted to create a system of government that would survive for hundreds of years after his death.