Question

This excerpt is the Preamble of 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.
—U.S. Constitution
Based on the excerpt, what is the meaning of the phrase “form a more perfect
Union”?
A The government would treat all people fairly and equally under the law.
B The government would promote liberty and freedom for all Americans.
C The government would bring the states together to act as a single nation
for the good of all.
D The government would protect citizens from conflict in the country and
prevent civil war.

Answer 1

Answer:

B but see below.

Explanation:

The first word begins a bunch of parallel phrases that explains what a more perfect Union is.

it is to establish justice

insure peace between states (Domestic Tranquility

Provide for common defence

promote general welfare

secure the blessings of Liberty.

When you look at these things that is the common thread that runs through a more perfect union.

This is one of those questions where it does all of the choices. If you were writing an essay, all of the choices would come into what you wrote.

But which of them is the best answer? I think B is probably the answer you might consider. I choose that because the last phrase is to secure the blessings of Liberty.

Blessings and Liberty are pretty strong words. It does not say freedom exactly, but it means Liberty. If you ask people in the street, or even your own family what the meaning of "the Blessings of Liberty." they might give you a strange look, but certainly they would mention freedom somewhere in their answer.