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we the people
read the preamble below.
the preamble lists six goals for the new government. match each goal with its definition from the list below.
goal meaning
form a more perfect union
establish justice
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
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protect individual freedoms for present and future generations
protect the peace and promote harmony
make the bonds among the 13 states even stronger
defend the country against foreign threats
make fair laws
encourage what is best for the country
question: now think about the beginning and end of the preamble: we the people of the united states of america the authority to make the new government comes from whom?
a. the president of the united states
b. the american people
c. the british government
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The Preamble of the US Constitution starts with "We the People", signifying that the power and authority to create the new government originate from the American people. This reflects the democratic principle of popular sovereignty.
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B. The American people