Which of the following is an accurate description of the role of the rule of law? Multiple choice question. The rule of law is a system in which judges have discretion to reach decisions they know are desired by government officials. Under the rule of law, judges who are members of a political party are required to make decisions favoring that party. Under the rule of law in the United States, the same laws apply to all citizens, regardless of their position in life. In a system governed by the rule of law, citizens can change the laws by petitioning the government