Read this outline for an argumentative essay about government. 1. People have different ideas about the role of government.
A. The primary purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

2. Government should protect citizens from foreign and domestic threats.
A. The country faces threats from other nations, terrorists, and criminals.
B. The military can provide a strong defense at home and abroad.
C. The police and other government agencies keep citizens safe locally.
D. Some people believe social services are more important than defense,
but citizens cannot survive without protection and security.

3. Government’s main role is to provide protection via the military and other agencies.

Which statement could be added to the outline as supporting evidence for the claim?

In the past, the military and the FBI have prevented a number of terrorist attacks.
I still remember how it felt on September 11 when our country was attacked by terrorists.
Social services cannot provide the sense of security that a strong national defense can.
Social services provide food, health care, and other forms of assistance to millions of citizens each year.