Protection begets subjection, and subjection protection.

Explanation

The duty of allegiance and the right to protection are reciprocal — when the sovereign protects, the subject owes obedience; when the sovereign fails to protect, the obligation of allegiance is correspondingly diminished.

Where this applies

• A government fails to protect its citizens and they question their duty of allegiance.
• A citizen asks why they owe obedience to a government that does not protect them.