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What is the purpose of the phrase "We the People of the United States' in the
Constitution's preamble?
We the People of the United States, in order to form a
more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic
Tranquility, provide for the common defence, 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.
-U.S. Constitution, Preamble
'us Constitution, Preamble, June 21, 1788, National Archives and Records Administration

O A. To explain that the U.S. government has a duty to protect its
people

OB. To guarantee that the American people will get to vote on all new
laws

O C. To show that the government must respect people's natural rights

O D. To show that the people hold all political power in the country

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

None of these are the true exact answer, but D is the closest I can get The purpose of "We the People" is to illustrate to the reader that the people are the foundation and center of the United States government

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