Philosophy Meetup - Philosophy of Government

The philosophy of government: What, if anything, does a government owe its citizens? But the flipside of that is JFK's famous question: Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country?

The World Economic Forum says that every government should protect, provide for and invest in its people.
https://www.weforum.org/stories/geo-economics-and-politics/government-responsibility-to-citizens-anne-marie-slaughter

Is that all? Or, what about the cynical view: Does a government owe its citizens anything? There are lots of viewpoints here. How do you view the subject?

\ Group guidelines\
All perspectives are welcome
Everyone has an opportunity to speak and listen
Dialogue is respectful and open
No prior philosophical knowledge required!