Question

Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law.

Which constitutional principle is BEST described by Pericles?
A. individual rights
B. rule of law
C. limited government
D. representative government

Answer 1

The rule of law is the principle that no one is above the law and that everyone, regardless of their status or position, is subject to the same laws and legal procedures. This means that the law is the ultimate authority, and that it applies equally to all citizens, including those in positions of power. Pericles' statement highlights this principle by emphasizing that everyone is equal before the law.