Explain what obligations the U.S. government has towards its citizens and how these obligations impact individual and group rights.

Prepare: Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 8, 9, and 10 in American Government and review the Week 4 Instructor Guidance. Be sure to read about the different party platforms, including the Democratic Party (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., Republican Party (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., and one third party (e.g., Libertarian Party (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., Green Party (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., Constitution Party (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., etc.).