Are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the "

- the declaration of independence

this phrase in the the declaration of independence is also represented in the "preamble" to the u. s. constitution. which phrase best represents this statement?

a) "promote the general welfare"

b) "provide for the common defense"

c) "we the people of the united states"

d) "in order to form a more perfect union"