Read the paragraph. Then answer the question that follows.
Perhaps you wanted pizza for dinner, but you were out voted by the rest of the family
who wanted chili. This is similar to what happens in a community. One person has to give
up a right for the good of the group. Sometimes citizens' duties and rights conflict with
each other. A good example is a public protest. People have the right to meet in groups
and share ideas. However a protest can disrupt traffic or other normal activities. A city
must provide extra police protection to keep people safe. Therefore, the city has the right
to require permission in advance for a protest. Government must make laws to balance
the rights of individuals and different groups of people.
Which statement best describes the purpose of the first sentence in this paragraph?