Question

Reread the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence and the preamble to the Constitution. What do the two documents have in common?

a. Both establish a new form of government for the United States.


b. Both strive to break off relations with Britain.


c. Both try to bring freedom and peace to American citizens.


d. Both accuse the British government of being unjust.

Answer 1

C. Both try to bring freedom and peace to American citizens.

Answer 2

The preamble to the Constitution states it aims to bring Justice, Tranquility, Liberty, and general Welfare to every American Citizen. Likewise, the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence says life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness are basic values of every person, so despotism or tyranny are not allowed in the U.S. Thus, the right answer is C. Both try to bring freedom and peace to American citizens.