USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a goal of the Constitution are given in the Preamble to the Constitution?
A
The Constitution was established to ensure peace within the country.
B
The Constitution was established to present a united defense against other countries.
C
The Constitution was established to enable taxes to be raised to support the government.
D
The Constitution was established to promote the welfare of the people of the United States.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Preamble reflects the philosophy of the Constitution of India. Its objectives include securing equality, liberty, and justice for all the citizens. However, the word ‘Freedom’ is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Preamble to the Indian Constitution is based on the ‘Objectives Resolution’, drafted and moved by Pandit Nehru, and adopted by the Constituent Assembly. Hence, Option 1 is NOT correct.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is option 2 i.e Economic liberty. The preamble of the Indian Constitution provides for the liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship. There was no Economic liberty embodied in the preamble.

Detailed explanation-4: -The objectives stated by the Preamble are to secure justice, liberty, equality to all citizens and promote fraternity to maintain unity and integrity of the nation.

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