Question 1731 • Crowley Credit Recovery Algebra II B
Read the excerpt:We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.-Preamble to the US Constitution
Answer
A
It reflects the idea that the government’s power comes from the people.
B
It reflects the idea that men and women should have equal rights.
C
It reflects the idea that people cannot be trusted to rule themselves.
D
It reflects the idea that only a government with absolute power can protect people.
Explanation
The Preamble begins with “We the People,” showing that the Constitution and government are established by the people. This reflects popular sovereignty: government’s power comes from the people. The excerpt does not argue for equal rights between men and women or for absolute government power.
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