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Question
Which of the following is a stated purpose of the United States government under the Constitution? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

acquire new territories
acquire new territories

promote the general welfare
promote the general welfare

represent all citizens equally
represent all citizens equally

generate wealth for businesses
generate wealth for businesses

provide for the common defense
provide for the common defense

1 answer

The stated purposes of the United States government under the Constitution include:

  • promote the general welfare
  • provide for the common defense

The other options (acquire new territories, represent all citizens equally, and generate wealth for businesses) are not explicitly stated purposes in the Constitution.

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