Which of the following is one of the essential elements of the rule of law in a liberal democracy?
a. Individual rights are understood to be the foundation of law rather than the creation of law.
b. Public interests are understood to be the foundation of law rather than the creation of law.
c. Individual rights are the creation of law while public interests are the foundation of law.
d. Decisions by those in power predominate over existing laws.
e. Those in power are not subject to the law.
ANS: A
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