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2025 test · Question 13· Principles of American Government

What is the rule of law?

Official answers

  • Everyone must follow the law.
  • Leaders must obey the law.
  • Government must obey the law.
  • No one is above the law.

This is question 13 of 128 on the 2025 civics test, in the “Principles of American Government” part of American Government. In the interview, the officer asks up to 20 questions and you need 12 correct answers to pass.

The same question is also on the 2008 test, as question 12, with the same answers.

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