Question

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

–Preamble to the US Constitution

According to the preamble, which statements describe goals of the Constitution?

Check all that apply.

to create peace at home
to create international treaties
to replicate the Articles of Confederation
to provide defense against outside enemies
to eliminate the need for a federal government

Answer 1

- [x] to create peace at home (insure domestic Tranquility)
- [x] to provide defense against outside enemies (provide for the common defence)

- [ ] to create international treaties
- [ ] to replicate the Articles of Confederation
- [ ] to eliminate the need for a federal government