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 U.S. However, the government also has an obligation to provide for the security of its citizens from serious internal and external threats that could cause grave or 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.

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

Provide real-world examples to support your explanation. Must be at least 300 words. Include APA in-text citations in the body of your post and full references on the references list at the end.