Rule of Law Doctrine

Evidence 1 and Inference 1 are coherent. The Rule of Law prohibits wide, arbitrary discretionary powers. Evidence 2 and Inference 2 are incoherent. Liberty and civil rights are core, primary features of the Rule of Law, not optional additions. The correct counterpart is that civil rights are central to the doctrine. Evidence 3 and Inference 3 are contradictory. Administrative law controls government power and facilitates, rather than undermines, judicial review by regular courts.

The Assertion is correct because administrative frameworks actively control state power. Reason (R1) is factually correct and explains the assertion. It is precisely through judicial review that arbitrary power is checked. Reason (R2) is factually false. Administrative law does not exempt officials; it establishes the very parameters by which they are held legally accountable.

Statement 1 is incorrect. Under the Rule of Law, legislative power is not absolute and must not destroy judicial review. The correct counterpart is that the constitution limits legislative sovereignty. Statement 2 is correct. Striking down arbitrary laws is the essence of maintaining the Rule of Law. Statement 3 is incorrect. Administrative law does not prohibit judicial review; it facilitates it. The correct factual counterpart is that administrative law subjects officials to judicial scrutiny.

Statement 1 is correct. Unchecked discretion implies arbitrariness, which violates the doctrine. Statement 2 is correct. Universal accountability, as noted by the UN, is a defining trait. Statement 3 is incorrect. Administrative law complements the doctrine by providing a framework to control executive power. The correct counterpart is that administrative law supports the Rule of Law. Statement 4 is correct. Independent courts are required to enforce rights against the state.