10 points We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect
Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
common defense, 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,
- Preamble to the U. S. Constitution
10 Which of the following political ideals is best reflected in this excerpt, and
why?
F. Separation of powers, because the excerpts shows that justice, defense, and
welfare are handled by different parts of the government
G Limited government, because the excerpt discusses defense, which is one of the
powers
H Federalism, because the excerpt emphasizes the powers of state government
rather than the central government
J Popular sovereignty, because the excerpt refers to the people forming their own
government
Option