What is the purpose of the phrase "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity in the U. S. Constitution's preamble?
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, Preamble!
'U. S. Constitution, Preamble, June 21, 1788, National Archives and Records Administration,
A. To guarantee that the U. S. government will have separation of
powers
B. To place strict limits on the power of the U. S. federal government
O C. To show that the people hold all political power in the country
OD. To state that the government is expected to protect American
freedoms