America had the most conservative, violent revolution I can think of. The rule of law at the colony level was never really challenged. Each colonial government,

America had the most conservative, violent revolution I can think of. The rule of law at the colony level was never really challenged. Each colonial government, which did the day to day governing, stayed in power. Even the Declaration of Independence occurred via a vote of the government. And it was written as an indictment against the King. It made legal arguments. He was violating their rights as English subjects. Americans have a very strong respect for the rule of law. The Supreme Court is unelected, has no power, no money, no army, no police force or agents to carry out it's will. Yet it the absolute final word and Americans follow it. The constitution isn't an example of the limitation of the power of law, it's the greatest example of the extreme power the law has in America. The rule of law is so strong that the constitution (a law) can override the will of the President, the congress and the people.