Question

What function does the Preamble of the Constitution serve in our government?
Responses

A It outlines the purposes of the U.S. governmentIt outlines the purposes of the U.S. government

B It explains how Presidents can declare warIt explains how Presidents can declare war

C It limits the power of the state governmentsIt limits the power of the state governments

D It outlines all of the mistakes made by the Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

A — It outlines the purposes of the U.S. government. The Preamble states the goals and reasons for the Constitution (e.g., establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, secure liberty).