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Principles and the Preamble

Question 10 • * HSA 26-27 US Government

The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to

Answer
A
establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
B
describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government.
C
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government’s important principles.
D
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.

Explanation

The Preamble begins with “We the People” and states the Constitution’s broad purposes, such as establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, and promoting the general welfare. It introduces the core ideas behind the government and the principles it is meant to serve. It does not establish state sovereignty or explain the powers of the former Confederation government.

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