What principle of government states

that nobody, not even the government is

above the law?

play by the rules

legislation

write of certiorari

rule of law

The principle of government that states that nobody, not even the government is above the law is the "Rule of Law"

Explanation:

The term "rule of law" was introduced by Samuel Johnson's. It was in the year 1776, the phrase that no one is above the law was popular, it where the founding years of United States.

The famous writer Thomas Paine in his pamphalate Common Sense has mentioned that "in America, the law is king.

The law states that the law is above each and every individual even the government and its leader are not above the law.

The "Rule of Law" form one of the important value of the American society.

The principle of government that states that nobody, not even the government is above the law is the "Rule of Law"