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 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, U.S. Constitution

How does the Preamble to the United States Constitution suggest the political principle of the social compact?
A.
The "perfect union" is established by the government to rule the people.
B.
The Constitution is established as the supreme law of the land.
C.
The states are established by the people to govern themselves.
D.
The Constitution and government are established by the people.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter D.

Explanation: The American constitutional charter was formed by a restricted series of articles. Created in 1787, the document paved the way for US states to have the autonomy to draft a series of laws that would address issues of a more specific nature.