The 'Rule of Law' is a fundamental principle of the British constitution that governs the relationship between the state and the individual. How does this principle specifically define the legal status of government ministers and the Monarch?
- They are subject to the law and must ensure their actions are consistent with it, as no one is above the law.Answer
- BThey are exempt from the law as long as they are carrying out duties defined as the Prerogative Powers of the Crown.
- CThey are only legally bound by Statute Law (Acts of Parliament) and do not need to follow precedents set by Common Law.
- DThey have the authority to suspend the application of the law if the unwritten nature of the constitution creates a legal ambiguity.
Answer
Government ministers and the Monarch are subject to the law and must ensure their actions are consistent with it, as no one is above the law.
The correct answer is correct because the Rule of Law is a fundamental constitutional principle ensuring that no person or government body is above the law. This means that every action taken by the Monarch or government ministers must have a legal basis and be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts.
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The Rule of Law
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Review the section on the Judiciary to understand how the courts enforce the Rule of Law against the government.
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