Question

question 5 of 20
read this passage from the u.s. constitution:
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.
which principle established during the enlightenment does this excerpt reflect?
a. the powers of government should be divided.
b. the power of government should be limited.
c. the government should protect the rights of its citizens.
d. natural rights cannot be given or taken away

Explanation:

The passage from the U.S. Constitution emphasizes goals like establishing justice, insuring domestic tranquility, providing for common defense, promoting general welfare, and securing liberty for citizens and future - generations. This reflects the Enlightenment idea that the government should protect the rights of its citizens. Options A and B about division and limitation of government power are not the main focus here, and option D about natural rights not being given or taken away is not the central idea in this excerpt.

Answer:

C. The government should protect the rights of its citizens.