An academic question for academic discussion. [View all]

[1monster]

The power of the government to govern comes from the people. The US Constitution is, in effect, a contract. WE THE PEOPLE consent to allow the various branches to govern under specific and general stipulations, terms, and agreements. All branches of the government have specific and general responsibilities, powers, restrictions.

The Constitution allows for the removal of bad actors or those who are incompetent (for whatever reason) from government office.

Discussion question: If the Executive Branch grossly violates the Constitution (by say, ordering war-like actions on a peaceful city because the opposition party is in control of the city), or by "suspending Constitution (or any part)," and the other two branches do not act decisively to stop the (and prevent further) violation(s), is there still a contract between WE THE PEOPLE and the government? Or has that contract become null and void and the government no longer has the moral or legal right to govern?

Disclaimer: This is just a thought exercise to see what others think; it is not advocating for any course of action of any kind. I'm nearly 70, have bad knees, and pretty much just want to be left alone to live my life out peacefully. And I can't quite beliwve that this disclaimer is necessary.