What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

Question

Multiple select question.

To spell out the purposes of government

To establish a confederation of sovereign states

To explain why the Constitution was written

To explain why the Thirteen Colonies broke away from Britain

To list the unalienable rights of all Americans

Answer 1

The correct options regarding the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution are:

1. To spell out the purposes of government - The Preamble outlines the goals and objectives of the government established by the Constitution.

2. To explain why the Constitution was written - The Preamble provides the reasoning behind the framing of the Constitution.

The other options are not accurate regarding the Preamble's purpose:

• To establish a confederation of sovereign states - The Preamble does not establish a confederation; it establishes a framework for a federal government.

• To explain why the Thirteen Colonies broke away from Britain - This is addressed in the Declaration of Independence, not the Constitution.

• To list the unalienable rights of all Americans - While the Constitution does protect certain rights, the Preamble does not list unalienable rights; that function is primarily served by the Bill of Rights.