What principle of government states
that nobody, not even the government is
above the law?
play by the rules
legislation
write of certiorari
rule of law

The principle of government that  states  that nobody, not even the government is  above the law is the "Rule of Law"

Explanation:

The term "rule of law" was introduced by Samuel Johnson's . It was in the year 1776, the phrase  that no one is above the law was popular ,it where the founding years of  United States.

The famous writer Thomas Paine in his pamphalate Common Sense has mentioned that  "in America, the law is king.

The law states that the law is above each and every individual even the government and its leader are not above the law.

The "Rule of Law"  form one of the important value of the American society.

The principle of government that  states  that nobody, not even the government is  above the law is the "Rule of Law"

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