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Which example illustrates the rule of law?

A. A citizen votes for her choice of representative.
B. A president commits a crime and is tried for it in court.
C. A small state is equal in representation to a larger state.
D. The police may not search a person's house without good reason.

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User Nihat
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B. A president commits a crime and is tried for it in court.

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User Amena
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B. Because the rule of law states that nobody can exercise power over already-established laws.

Or, in short, the person in highest authority is still not above the law. Good luck! :)

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User Dexity
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