In Erik's country, lawmakers have passed a new bill that allows elected members of the legislature to avoid testifying in trials if they declare that their testimony could damage national security or interests. This situation is best described by which of the following selections

The correct answer is erosion of the rule of law

The concept of the rule of law is related to the power of the state. It is when this power, in relation to the decisions that can be taken by the government, is limited by the set of laws, by the law.

In the rule of law, all fundamental human rights must be protected by the State: both political, social and economic rights.

The law, through legislation, will define what can or cannot be done, both in relation to government officials and in relation to citizens. In the rule of law a decision cannot be contrary to the law, that is, the law cannot be violated.