Question

The Preamble includes the phrase "to form a more perfect union." Why is this reason listed for creating a new Constitution?
A.
because the people believed that the British had been unfair rulers
B.
because the United States would unite all of North America under one government
C.
because the government under the Articles of Confederation had not been effective
D.
because the new government was meant to be ruled by the people

Answer 1

C. Because the government under the Articles of Confederation had not been effective.

The Framers wanted a stronger, more effective national government than the loose confederation under the Articles, which left the central government weak (no power to tax, regulate commerce, or enforce laws) and unable to handle interstate disputes, economic problems, or national defense.