Question

The preamble to the constitution states that the power of the government originates with______.

A. the people
B. the states
C. Congress
D. the president

Answer 1

A. the people is your answer

The Preamble states:

We the people of the United States...form a more perfect union, ... promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity..."

This means that the the people of the US have the power to keep the country in perfect shape, even if it meant toppling the government. Remember, the people have the power over the government.

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Answer 2

Originally the intent of the constitution was always to put the people first. One person said "In democracy that government fears the people. In tyranny the people fear the government."

A: the people.