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Question
Which of the following is a stated purpose of the United States government under the Constitution? Select 2 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 two 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.