Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law” ?
- Limitation of powers
- Equality before law
- People’s responsibility to the Government
- Liberty and civil rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC IAS – 2018
1. **Limitation of powers:** Government power is limited by law, preventing arbitrary rule.
2. **Equality before law:** All individuals, regardless of position, are subject to the same laws and judged by the same courts.
3. **Supremacy of law:** The law is supreme, not the government or any individual.
4. **Protection of fundamental rights (related to liberty and civil rights):** While not always listed as a core feature in classical definitions (like Dicey’s), modern interpretations widely acknowledge that the Rule of Law is essential for and intrinsically linked to the protection of liberty and civil rights.
Point 3, “People’s responsibility to the Government,” describes the duties of citizens, not a core feature defining the limits and operation of law on the government and its relationship with individuals, which is what the Rule of Law primarily concerns.