Question

Do (a) private citizens or (b) the government have a duty to help the poor? Explain your answers using details that you have learned in this lesson. Identify at least one alternative or opposing argument for each part of your thesis. Explain how you plan to counter these arguments to support your hypothesis by providing specific examples or evidence.

Answer 1

Helping the poor is an important duty for the affluent and the government as well. There are several reasons why the poor should be helped by private citizens, such as out of philanthropic course. For government,the welfare of its citizens rests on its shoulder in the promise that it would champion the well being of all members.