The functional interpretation of the term "rule of law", consistent with the traditional English meaning, contrasts the "rule of law" with the "rule of man." According to the functional view, a society in which government officers have a great deal of discretion has a low degree of "rule of law", whereas a society in which government officers have little discretion has a high degree of "rule of law". Upholding the rule of law can sometimes require the punishment of those who commit offenses that are justifiable under natural law but not statutory law. The rule of law is thus somewhat at odds with flexibility, even when flexibility may be preferable. COUNT 5
QSN1 According to the functional interpretation, what principle is opposite of the rule of man? ANS1 rule of law QSN2 What level of discretion do governments with a high degree of the "rule of law" have? ANS2 little QSN3 What level of discretion do governments with a low degree of the "rule of law" have? ANS3 a great deal QSN4 What happens to those that do not follow to the rule of law? ANS4 punishment QSN5 What fights against the rule of law? ANS5 flexibility