On a more serious note, I think this article on "Our Rights" very articulate.

Added later: Kailin is taking AP U.S. Government this year. Her first assignment was for us to have a discussion at the dinner table about what we believe the roll of the government ought to be. I base much of my opinions about that from the book of Alma (so much of the Book of Mormon parallels the political discussions at present). I read a chapter at the dinner table about the kingmen. Interestingly, this article showed up in Meridian Magazine today. Make of that what you will...