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. 1
Which idea is expressed in this excerpt from the Constitution?
A. The government's power should be limited to protect individual
rights.
B. The government is divided into three branches,
G. State governments should have as much power as the federal
government.
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D. The government is responsible for protecting citizens.
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