The World, Explained · 45 sec
Rule of law
A small piece of context that makes the wider world easier to read.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
The rule of law is a political and legal principle that generally entails and ensures that the law is clear, consistent and open; individuals and groups have access to justice (such as fair, independent
- How it works
judiciaries); and that government institutions (such as the executive, legislature and judiciary) are subject to the law.
- Why it matters
It entails that all people and institutions within a political body are subject to the same law.
Why this matters
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- Why it matters
- How it works
- The useful idea — correct
The rule of law is a political and legal principle that generally entails and ensures that the law is clear, consistent and open; individuals and groups have access to justice (such as fair, independent