Yes they do. It is our government and they have to follow it.
The answer is the constitution. The constitution is the body of laws that every body agrees the obey
Article v
Constitution
The Colonists felt that they were justified in refusing to obey certain British laws and officials. With the Stamp act, they were being taxed without having any say in the government that was taxing them. They also did not need the British soldiers telling them what to do, because they felt they were no longer British citizens.
Yes, obey the laws and obey them well.
Some states believed in the doctrine of states rights in which they did not have to obey Federal Laws if they felt that it violated the constitution.
The principle is "The Rule of Law" where no elected position has complete immunity or impunity.
Solan was the ruler of Athens who gave the city a new constitution. Solan had people swear to obey the laws of the new constitution for ten years.
Not if . You do have to obey all laws.
Some states believed in the doctrine of states rights in which they did not have to obey Federal Laws if they felt that it violated the constitution.
Constitution
Same as any as regards failure to obey a court order.