Ever since the founding of this country, Americans have debated the role of government in their lives. Lively exchanges and in-depth writing about this topic have been a part of American political life since the formation of the nation. As a country, we debate how to balance the power of the government with individual rights. We also debate the relationship between individuals and the government. What do you think? What responsibilities does the US government have to you? What responsibilities do you have to the US government?