What kind of administration does rule of law want?

Rule-based and accountable

The rule of law means that government officials and ordinary citizens are governed by established laws. Decisions should follow clear rules rather than personal wishes, hidden orders, family privilege, or the special power of a few people. Such administration must also be accountable: officials should be able to explain their decisions and can be questioned when they misuse authority. This protects equality and reduces arbitrary treatment.

Therefore, option A, rule-based and accountable administration, is correct. Option B describes arbitrary government, which is the opposite of the rule of law. Option C supports hereditary privilege rather than equal legal treatment. Option D would allow power to replace law and would deny equal rights. The central idea is that authority is limited by law and exercised responsibly.

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: What is Democracy? Why Democracy?. Topic: Rule of law and respect for rights.