Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Rule of Law?

• A. Actions must be authorized by law
• B. Actions must bypass rights during emergencies
• C. Actions must apply equally
• D. Actions must be reviewable in courts

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is that the Rule of Law requires government action to be guided and limited by law, applied equally, and open to challenge in court. Actions must be authorized by law, so the government can’t just do whatever it wants. They must apply to everyone equally, and they must be reviewable in courts to prevent abuse of power. The statement about bypassing rights during emergencies goes against this idea: bypassing rights means arbitrary power, which the Rule of Law forbids. Even in emergencies, any measures that limit rights are supposed to be legally authorized, proportionate, time-bound, and subject to oversight. That’s why the option describing bypassing rights isn’t a feature, making it the correct choice for what is NOT part of the Rule of Law.