The rule of law, as understood by liberal Western democracies, cannot operate in a totalitarian regime.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Totalitarian regimes are characterized by a concentration of power in the hands of a single leader or ruling party, with no separation of powers or independent judiciary. The rule of law, which requires that all individuals, including government officials, are subject to and accountable to law, cannot operate in such a system.

The Rule of Law, as Understood by Liberal Western Democracies