5 What reasons for writing the Constitution are given in the Preamble to the
Constitution?
Select the three correct options.
Preamble to the United States Constitution
1 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.
A The Constitution was established to present a united defense against other
countries.
B The Constitution was established to enable taxes to be raised to support the
government.
C he Constitution was established to ensure peace within the country.
D The Constitution was established to promote the welfare of the people of the
United States.