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. -Preamble to the US Constitution Which function or role of government is NOT expressed within the Preamble? A) preserve freedom B) maintain a peaceful nation C) protect the Bill of Rights D) defend against external enemies. what is the answer?