Rule of Law
Civic Education SS1 Second Term
Week 2
Rule of Law
Performance objectives
The student should be able to:
1. Meaning/definition of rule of law
2. Explain maximum benefits to the citizens
Content
Definition of rule of law
Rule of Law is defined as the supremacy of the law over every citizen in a political system.
Principles of rule of law are; the principle of fair hearing, right to appeal, the principle of impartiality, equality before the law, the principle of supremacy before the law.
The concept of the rule of law was developed by Professor Dicey and he believes those entrusted with the administration of a country should rule in accordance with established law of the land.
Benefits of rule of law to the citizens
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- Democracy
- Rule of Law
- Rule of Majority
- Major pillars of democracy
- Federalism I
- Citizens responsibilities
- Political parties and freedom of the press
- Universal declaration of human rights
- Core-Freedom of Universal declaration of human rights
- Core-Freedom of Universal declaration of human rights
- Responsibilities of individuals and groups in the universal declaration and human rights
- Responsibility of government in the universal declaration of human rights
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