If an official says rules are for ordinary citizens but not for officials, what is wrong?

Correct answer: It violates the principle of equality before law.

Under the rule of law, officials and ordinary citizens are both subject to the law. Giving officials an exemption from rules merely because of their position violates equality before law, so option A is correct. Option C refers to administrative discretion, but such discretion must still operate within the law and rules. Exam tip: if a person in authority is shown as being above the law, identify it as a violation of rule of law and equality.