KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 7: Rule of law
oikeusvaltio
Finnish word. In English: state governed by the rule of law
A state where all use of power is based on law and the laws also bind the authorities.
Facts about the word
- Under the Constitution, the use of public power must be based on law, and the law must be followed carefully in all public activity. Perustuslaki 2 §
- In Finland, legislative power belongs to the Parliament (eduskunta). Perustuslaki 3 §
- Judicial power belongs to independent courts. Perustuslaki 3 §
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
In a state governed by the rule of law, power is based on law and a court decides on punishments. It is not a berry.
The word belongs to Chapter 7: Rule of law and legislation. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
