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
provide for the common defense - only 2 answers are allowed
Only 2 answers are allowed.
Only 2 answers are allowed.

Answer 1

The two stated purposes of the United States government under the Constitution are:

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

These are found in the Preamble of the Constitution, which outlines the goals of the government.