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]
Why did the Framers include the Preamble as the introduction to the US Constitution?
A
To ensure that the rights of the people were guaranteed
B
To establish the goals and purposes of government
C
To provide for the wellbeing of all citizens
D
To ensure that people were free
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: It outlines the key goals that the legislation aims to achieve. It enumerates the principles that the Constitution aspires to. It provides the Constitution’s direction and purpose.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The Constitutional Convention A chief aim of the Constitution as drafted by the Convention was to create a government with enough power to act on a national level, but without so much power that fundamental rights would be at risk.

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