Complete questions :
The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution called for a new system of government that could "provide for the common defence." Which of these is the BEST example of that role of our government?
A) America's declaration of war against Japan in 1941.
B) The creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970.
C) The preservation of all citizen's rights to free speech and religion.
D) The establishment of a court system that offers due process rights to all citizens.
Answer:
A. America's declaration of war against Japan in 1941.
Explanation:
The U.S constitution guaranteed the citizens of United States with the right to life and liberty. Sometimes, those rights can be threatened by external factor. Sometimes, these rights can be threatened by external factors. This is what happened when Japan bombed the Pearl Harbor in 1941.
In such case, The phrase "provide for the common defence." within this preamble granted the Congress of United States with the power to allocate funds for the national defense and determine when the country should take appropriate action to declare a war against national threat.
