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The government is created by the people, for the people, and while it is above the people in power, the power rests with the people. The creation of the government is to protect the common civilian by providing security and defense to the nation from external threats. The government also provides security and justice within to ensure that the public is as safe as possible. They also hold trials on the accused, providing justice if needed be. However, the accused also has rights, including the right to a lawyer, a fair trial, and a true justice. The Prosecution team also must prove that the accused is guilty, instead of the accused proving his innocence. The government provides these rights to it's civilians to ensure that the balance of power (the power held by the civilian v. the government) is balanced, and that the government cannot take total control.
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They overall helped the Continental Army in some (or many) battles like the Battle of Saratoga
D. that she may profit from the building project
Look at the evidence within the question information. The author has 20 years of experience in construction and owns a local construction company. So if the city or town is considering a building initiative that will cost the town millions of dollars, the author of the editorial quite possibly hopes to bid for some of that construction work. It would be very good for her business.
Now, the fact that a construction company owner favors the building initiative doesn't mean her views should be rejected simply because of her position in the construction industry. If her views are valid and provide solid arguments in favor of the project, those views should be considered on their merits. At the same time, perspectives from other local citizens should be considered too, in terms of environmental impact of the project, costs and affordability, how the building initiative will benefit residents of the community, etc.
to conserve the scenery, natural and historic objects and wildlife within the parks and to “provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
True. They were also known as shoemakers.