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

promote the general welfare
promote the general welfare

represent all citizens equally
represent all citizens equally

generate wealth for businesses
generate wealth for businesses

provide for the common defense

pick two

Answer 1

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

• promote the general welfare
• provide for the common defense

These are part of the Preamble to the Constitution, which outlines the goals of the government. The other options listed (acquire new territories, represent all citizens equally, generate wealth for businesses) are not explicitly stated purposes in the Constitution.