Question

1. what is the primary purpose of the rule of law in the american system of government?

to allow government officials to have more power.
to ensure that laws are applied equally and fairly to all citizens.
to establish military control over the government.
to give the president authority over congress.

1. the due process clause of the 14th amendment guarantees what fundamental right?

the right to make laws.
the right to own property without any restrictions.
the right to fair legal procedures before being deprived of life, liberty, or property.
the right to vote in all elections.

1. what does the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment guarantee?

that the president has the power to enforce equality.
that laws will be applied equally to all citizens, without discrimination.
that congress can pass laws affecting only certain groups.
that states can make their own laws without interference from the federal government.

Explanation:

• For question 1: The rule of law in the American system of government is about equality. Government officials having more power (first option) goes against the rule of law. Military control (third option) and President over Congress (fourth option) are not related to the core of the rule of law. The second option about equal and fair application of laws to all citizens is correct.
• For question 2: The Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment is about legal procedures. The right to make laws (first option) is for legislative bodies. Owning property without restrictions (second option) is not what the Due Process Clause is about. The right to vote (fourth option) is related to suffrage laws. The third option about fair legal procedures before deprivation of life, liberty, or property is correct.
• For question 3: The Equal Protection Clause is about non - discrimination. The President enforcing equality (first option) is not the main point. Congress passing laws affecting only certain groups (third option) is against equal protection. States making laws without federal interference (fourth option) is about federalism, not equal protection. The second option about equal application of laws to all citizens without discrimination is correct.

Answer:

1. To ensure that laws are applied equally and fairly to all citizens.
2. The right to fair legal procedures before being deprived of life, liberty, or property.
3. That laws will be applied equally to all citizens, without discrimination.