What is the purpose of government? Select a quotation from a US leader. Then, write an argumentative essay that explains why you agree or disagree with the leader’s views. In the conclusion to your essay, present your own views on the purpose of government based on the statement you evaluated and discussed. Use the drop-down menus to analyze your writing prompt carefully. Format: Topic: Purpose:

we hold the truth to be self evident that all men are created equal-thomas Jefferson

Explanation:

I agree with Thomas Jefferson because I feel as if the government is there to not only protect us but to also remind us that we all have the same amount of power. we can use that power for whatever we want and the government is also important because they take all our opinions and make one big solution so we are all happy

(I don't know if that's good enough)

answer; attention;

answer the senate acts as the court in the case of impeachment,the senate holds the trial serving as the trial and acts as the trial jury;