Perhaps you wanted pizza for dinner, but you were out voted by the rest of the family who wanted chili. this is similar to what happens in a community. one person has to give up a right for the good of the group. sometimes citizens' duties and rights conflict with each other. a good example is a public protest. people have the right to meet in groups and share ideas. however, a protest can disrupt traffic or other normal activities. a city must provide extra police protection to keep people safe. therefore, the city has the right to require permission in advance for a protest. government must make laws to balance the rights of individuals and different groups of people.

which statement best describes the purpose of the first sentence in this paragraph?