Which of the following is a

stated purpose of the United
States government under the
Constitution? Select the two
corect answers,

acquire new
territories

promote the general
welfare

represent all citizens
equally

generate wealth for
businesses

provide for the
common defense

1 answer

The two correct answers that reflect the stated purposes of the United States government under the Constitution are:

  1. Promote the general welfare
  2. Provide for the common defense

These purposes are outlined in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution.