Question 9 of 22
Read this passage from the U.S. Constitution:
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.¹
Which statement reflects a main idea expressed in the passage?
OA. The federal government must be fully independent from Great
Britain.
B. The federal government is superior to state governments.
C. The federal government must work for the good of the people.
OD. The federal government should not have the power to tax.