John Locke vs Lysander Spooner: Consent of the Governed
Tracing its roots back to John Locke, the Mayflower Compact – and even earlier – the โconsent of the governedโ was one of the most important principles in the Declaration of Independence, and was the foundation for the formation of the Constitution as...
Sovereignty and the Constitution: Government as Agent of the People of the States
In the American system, the people of the several states are sovereign, meaning they hold final or ultimate authority. Power flows from them to the federal government, which merely serves as their agent. Path to Liberty: April 29, 2024...
First for Independence: The Halifax Resolves of 1776
April 12, 1776 – the first official action by one of the colonies in full support of declaring independence. The Halifax Resolves were also the first example of a colony-wide assembly admitting that reconciliation with the British was no longer an option. Path...