4. Which of the following demonstrates how the American government provides for the common (1 point)
defense of the nation? Use the Preamble to the Constitution to answer the question.
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common
defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to
ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the
United States of America.

creating state militias

maintaining national armed forces

supporting local police departments

establishing laws

Ademocratic government allows its citizens to vote directly on most issues. however, the citizens cannot simply pass any law they want. the government has a constitution guaranteeing that certain rights can never be denied to any citizen. these guarantees were included to make sure the most popular political parties would be unable to pass laws limiting the political rights of their opponents. which principle of democracy does the government described in the passage most directly represent? a. valuing the need to compromise b. recognizing the worth and dignity of the individual c. accepting majority rule but insisting on minority rights d. respecting the equality of all citizens