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The American principle of rule of law states that no one is above the

law.How does this concept affect the U.S. federal government?

It allows the government to create laws that it feels are necessary.

It gives the government the power to do whatever it believes is right.

It places limitations on the government to protect citizens from oppression.

It reduces limitations that restrict the law-making process of the government.

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Answer:

It places limitations on the government to protect citizens from oppression.

Step-by-step explanation:

Rule of Law was created to help citizens by making sure everyone (including the govt itself) must follow the law and cannot ignore or avoid it just because of their social standing.

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