Rule of Law: State powers check and balance one another and ensure civil rights. Including 'To what extent is there a working separation of powers (checks and balances)', 'To what extent does an independent judiciary exist?', 'To what extent are public officeholders who abuse their positions prosecuted or penalized?' and 'To what extent are civil rights guaranteed and protected, and to what extent can citizens seek redress for violations of these rights?'.
Type of variable: Continuous
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Last updated by source: 2022-02-21
| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Basic cross-section: | 136 |
| Standard cross-section: | 136 |
| Standard time-series: | 137 |