Read this prompt for an argumentative essay. Abraham Lincoln once stated, “The legitimate object of government, is to do for a community of people, whatever they need to have done, but can not do, at all, or can not, so well do, for themselves—in their separate, and individual capacities.” Do you agree or disagree with this position? Write an argumentative essay that explains your opinion of the quotation.

What will be the topic of the essay?

the purpose of government
the presidency of Lincoln
the need for community
the rights of individuals