The doctrine of the rule of law is credited to

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The doctrine of the rule of law is credited to

  • A. J.J. Rousseau
  • B. John Locke
  • C. A.V.Dicey
  • D. Thomas Hobbes

Correct Answer: B. John Locke

Explanation

John Locke wrote that freedom in society means being subject only to laws made by a legislature that apply to everyone, with a person being otherwise free from both governmental and private restrictions upon liberty. The rule of law was further popularized in the 19th century by British jurist A. V. Dicey.



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