Which of the following accurately evaluates the relationship between government and citizens?

A. Citizens have obligations to government, such as obeying the law, but government obligations to citizens are minimal
B. Government has obligations only to those citizens who pay the taxes that government needs to operate.
C. Both government and citizens have obligations to each other that must be fulfilled in order for society to function
D. Government has obligations to citizens, but citizens have no meaningful way in which to participate in government.

C. Both government and citizens have obligations to each other that must be fulfilled in order for society to function