Which of the following accurately evaluates the relationship between government and citizens? Please choose the BEST answer.

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

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