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?
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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: Japan attacked the American navy at Pearl Harbor. By declaring war, the USA defended itself (and all the states and their citizens) against further attacks.
The best example of our government "providing for the common defence" is America's declaration of war against Japan in 1941. When the "founding fathers" spoke of common defence, they were referring to the nation's ability to defend itself in a unified military reaction to foreign or domestic aggression.
