Question 13 of 128
What is the rule of law?
Official USCIS answers
- Everyone must follow the law.
- Leaders must obey the law.
- Government must obey the law.
- No one is above the law.
Why this is the answer
The rule of law means the law applies to all people. It also applies to leaders and the government. So no person or group is above the law.
💡 Memory tip: Think: the law is like a roof—it covers everyone, even leaders.
Could you say it out loud to an officer?
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.