Often contrasted with ‘the rule of man’ in which individual government officials can make arbitrary decisions not dependent on statute or precedent, ‘the rules of law’ ensures which of the following selections? select one: a. all of these b. laws are consistently enforced c. citizens are subject to the laws equally d. government officials are also subject to the law

The correct answer is A) all of these.

Often contrasted with ‘the rule of man’ in which individual government officials can make arbitrary decisions not dependent on statute or precedent, ‘the rules of law’ ensures that laws are consistently enforced, citizens are subject to the laws equally, and government officials are also subject to the law.

The rule of law is a legal concept that respects and follows these universal considerations. Private organizations as well as the government, are accountable under the law. When the law is applied it protects the basic rights of the individual. The processes to enforce the law are clear and fair. And judges are neutral and deliver justice in due time and have no personal agendas.

- "schenck v. united states, case in which the u.s. supreme court ruled on march 3, 1919, that the freedom of speech protection afforded in the u.s. constitution's first amendment could be restricted if the words spoken or printed represented to society a “clear and present danger.” "

- speech aimed to potentially create danger could be banned.

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