This is so because our democracy recognizes that the only legitimate source of governmental power comes from those subject to the government's exercise of power—the consent of the governed. Under our ...

The Declaration of Independence states that governments derive their just powers from “the consent of the governed.” Last November, Concord voters, by passing two amendments to the school ...

Readers weigh in on the president’s 100-minute address to lawmakers. Also: The importance of the White House press pool.