PO201 W4D1

 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.). 

 Reflect: Our  political system is characterized by certain fundamental features to  include a system of laws, rights, and liberties. The laws, created and  supported by the Constitutional framework, are designed to protect and  secure the rights and liberties of individuals and groups throughout the  United States. However, the government also must provide for the  security of its citizens from serious internal and external threats that  could cause severe damage to our country. Think about how the need for  homeland and national security can create a dilemma where conflicts  emerge between these security needs and the demands for civil rights and  liberties. 

Write: In your initial post,

• Explain what obligations the U.S.  government has towards its citizens and how these obligations impact  individual and group rights.
• Provide real-world examples to support your explanation, including one personal example from your own experiences.
• Using your personal example, explain  the position of the two major parties and a third party, regarding the  example you presented.

Your initial post must be at least 300 words. If you are citing statistics our outside resources, please list the website or the reference entry.