Which purpose of government, as stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, was a direct result of the FAILURE of the Articles of Confederation (all of the states acting like individual countries)?

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	To form a more perfect union
B	To establish justice
C	To ensure domestic tranquility
D	To provide for the common defense
E	To promote the general welfare

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The preamble sets the stage for the Constitution (Archives.gov). It clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. The preamble is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law. It does not define government powers or individual rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The document was practically impossible to amend. The Articles required unanimous consent to any amendment, so all 13 states would need to agree on a change. Given the rivalries between the states, that rule made the Articles impossible to adapt after the war ended with Britain in 1783.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777. This document served as the United States’ first constitution. It was in force from March 1, 1781, until 1789 when the present-day Constitution went into effect.

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