One of the questions applicants for citizenship can be asked as part of the civics test which is part of the process of naturalization is, “What is the rule of law?” (Question 12). The possible answers are: Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law. Despite criticism of the answers, the question points to what we believe is a basic tenet in our society – that we are…