How does the U. S. Constitution reflect the democratic principle of rule of law?

A.

The Constitution limits the power of political offices by imposing term limits.

B.

The Constitution allows for impeachment to remove politicians from their offices.

C.

The Constitution clearly outlines the duties and powers of state governments.

D.

The Constitution insures that laws are applied equally to all citizens.

The correct answer is letter D.

Explanation: Rule of Law is considered a structuring principle of contemporary constitutionalism, being responsible for containing arbitrary temptations to exercise state power. It reveals the parent idea that the exercise of political power must always take place in accordance with the law. Illustrative is that maxim in English law that orders are not obeyed because they were given by an authority: orders are obeyed when they are in accordance with the law and were given by authorities legally empowered to do so.

D.

The Constitution insures that laws are applied equally to all citizens.