How The Rule Of Law Promotes Prosperity

Published: February 28, 2019

The rule of law is another way of saying that laws, as they are written, are applied equally to everyone. If you break a law, it doesn’t matter how powerful, wealthy, or connected you are: you face the consequences. When followed, the rule of law leads to a more just and prosperous society.

Discussion Questions

  1. Why is the rule of law important?
  2. What are some threats to the rule of law in the United States?

Additional Resources

  • Read “The Legal Origins of American Exceptionalism” by Michael McConnell. Available here.
  • Listen as Michael McConnell discusses “The Legal Origins of American Exceptionalism,” available here.

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