Question

Choose the best option to complete the statement. The purpose of the first phrase of the U.S. Constitution, “We the people,” is to

Answer 1

Choose the best option to complete the statement. The purpose of the first phrase of the U.S. Constitution, “We the people,” is to

A. demonstrate the power of the president to the people

B,show the people that the government leaders are in charge

C, show that the people created the government and that it exists for the people

D. discourage enemies of the people from trying to interfere with our country

Answer 2

To be always running three or four thousand miles with a tale or a petition, waiting four or five months for an answer, which when obtained requires five or six more [months] to explain it in, will in a few years be looked upon as folly and childishness—There was a time when it was proper, and there is a proper time for it to cease.” —Thomas Paine

This quote from the pamphlet Common Sense argues that England is

A. too childish to rule

B.ruled by a tyrant

C.not listening to petitions

D.too far away to rule