I have started reading "The 5,000 Year Leap" by W. Cleon Skousen.
Thoughts while reading...
p.7 - "Structuring the Government with all the Power in the People."
When the People stop exercising their Power, it is used (and abused) by those who power has been delegated to (elected officials). When the People abrogate their Power, their indifference automatically shifts the Power structure towards Tyranny.