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Unit 1 – Foundations of American Democracy
Topic 1.6
What is the rule of law and why is it important for a functioning government?
The principle that all individuals, including government officials, are subject to the law
The principle that the executive branch has the final say in all legal matters
The principle that laws can be changed or disregarded at the discretion of the legislative branch
The principle that the judiciary has unlimited authority to interpret the law
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