Responses
Government has obligations to citizens, but citizens have no meaningful way in which to participate in government.
Government has obligations to citizens, but citizens have no meaningful way in which to participate in government.
Citizens have obligations to government, such as obeying the law, but government obligations to citizens are minimal.
Citizens have obligations to government, such as obeying the law, but government obligations to citizens are minimal.
Both government and citizens have obligations to each other that must be fulfilled in order for society to function.
Both government and citizens have obligations to each other that must be fulfilled in order for society to function.
Government has obligations only to those citizens who pay the taxes that government needs to operate.
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The response that accurately evaluates the relationship between government and citizens is:
Both government and citizens have obligations to each other that must be fulfilled in order for society to function.
This perspective acknowledges the mutual responsibilities in a democratic society, where citizens are expected to participate and adhere to laws, while the government has an obligation to serve and protect its citizens' rights and welfare.
