Which of the following is a stated purpose of the United States government under the Constitution? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

acquire new territories
acquire new territories - only 2 answers are allowed

promote the general welfare
promote the general welfare - only 2 answers are allowed

represent all citizens equally
represent all citizens equally - only 2 answers are allowed

generate wealth for businesses
generate wealth for businesses - only 2 answers are allowed

provide for the common defense

Answer 1

The stated purposes of the United States government under the Constitution include:

1. Promote the general welfare
2. Provide for the common defense

These align with the objectives outlined in the Preamble of the Constitution. The other options do not represent stated purposes in the same way.