Question

which statement best corroborates all three sources?

starting in 2015, there has been a general decline in political leaders following the rule of law

the supreme court is the only branch of government that has attempted to weaken the rule of law.

the rule of law is stronger when there are checks on the legislative, judicial, and executive branches

starting in 1974, the limits on government power have increased through the actions of the supreme court.

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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option against the idea of the rule of law (government/leaders following laws, checks on power):

• Option 1: The left text doesn’t mention a 2015 decline in political leaders following the rule of law. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The text implies government (not just the Supreme Court) follows rules, and “only branch” weakening is unsupported. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The left text emphasizes government following rules (rule of law) and mentions limits (checks) on government power (e.g., public safety, free speech). Checks on legislative, judicial, and executive branches (separation of powers/checks and balances) strengthen the rule of law. This aligns with the sources.
• Option 4: The left text doesn’t mention 1974 or the Supreme Court increasing limits. Eliminate.

Answer:

The rule of law is stronger when there are checks on the legislative, judicial, and executive branches