In the Preamble to the US Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “and to our posterity”(1 point)

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They wanted to form a government where the people have power
They wanted to form a government where the people have power

They wanted to form a better government for the future generations
They wanted to form a better government for the future generations

They wanted to form a better government to protect from tyranny of monarchies
They wanted to form a better government to protect from tyranny of monarchies

They wanted to form a better government immediately

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The phrase “and to our posterity” in the Preamble to the US Constitution means:

They wanted to form a better government for the future generations.

This indicates the framers' intent to create a lasting framework that would benefit not only their contemporaries but also future generations.