What is the purpose of the Preamble, or first paragraph, of the Constitution? a) to make a closing statement
b) to define responsibilities of citizenship
c) to list the six goals of the Constitution
d) to establish the framework of government

d) to establish the framework of government

Explanation:

The preamble sets the stage for the Constitution (Archives.gov). It clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. The preamble is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law. It does not define government powers or individual rights.

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there are a number of different ideologies that come into conflict with regard to immigrants and immigration to the us.