The Rule of Law: Democratic Norms, Part 3
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What makes a democracy function is the premise that no one is above the rule of law. But what does that mean? Learn more from Dr. Meena Bose in today's episode!
The Rule of Law: Democratic Norms, Part 3
60-Second Civics, Episode 4564: March 9, 2022
The Rule of Law: Democratic Norms, Part 3
Welcome to 60-Second Civics, the daily podcast of the Center for Civic Education. I’m Mark Gage.
Our special guest this week is Meena Bose, the Peter S. Kalikow Chair in Presidential Studies and Executive Dean for Public Policy and Public Service Programs at Hofstra University.
Professor Bose, tell us about the democratic norm of the rule of law.
What makes a democracy function is the premise that no one is above the rule of law.
That is, all people in the democratic, in the American Republic, citizens, voters, elected officials are bound by certain rules and obligations.
If those rules are violated, then the American political system has specific checks in place to restrict elected officials, or even potentially remove them from office.
Everyone in a democracy, in American democracy, is subject to the rule of law.
Thank you Dr. Meena Bose.
That’s all for today’s podcast.
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