Principles and the Preamble

Question 4 • SVHS US Government $FA

Insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare.

Answer

create and maintain a system that exists to serve state governments.

set up an operating a system that eliminates the need for a strong federal government.

preserve and enforce internal law and order.

maintain internal peace, and support citizens and protect them from foreign threats.

Explanation

The phrase comes from the Constitution’s Preamble and describes goals of the national government: keeping peace at home, defending the country, and promoting people’s well-being. Choice D, “maintain internal peace, and support citizens and protect them from foreign threats,” captures those goals. Choice C mentions internal law and order but leaves out defense and general welfare.

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