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JSS2 Civic Education

The Rule of Law

Overview

State and explain the meaning of law and the rule of law; Explain the benefits of the rule of law; Identify some offences for which an individual can be found guilty and punished under the law; Explain the meaning of the statement "the law is no respecter of persons"

What you'll learn
  • The meaning of law and the rule of law.
  • The benefits of the rule of law as against arbitrary rule.
  • Punishment for breaking the law.
  • Equality of all citizens before the law.