USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE US CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE ARTICLES AND AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which goal of the Preamble is being demonstrated in the following statement ____ The Mississippi National Guard Units were called into action after Hurricane Katrina made landfall in 2005 to aid those affected.
A
Establish justice
B
Insure domestic tranquility
C
Provide for the common defense
D
Secure the blessings of liberty
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 next goal listed in the Preamble is that the government will “establish justice”. This means that the government places the law higher than any individual, including government officials. “Establish justice” also means that all people will be treated fairly and equally under the law.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Preamble explains the purpose for writing Constitution.

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