Question

Why did the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the phrase, “We the People?

A
To indicate that the national government had limited powers

B
To indicate that the American people were the ultimate source of its authority

C
To indicate that the states had been associated in a confederation

D
To indicate that federal power was separated among three branches

Answer 1

B. To indicate that the American People were the Ultimate source of its authority

Explanation: The writers of the constitution started with the Famous words of "We The People" because they wanted to signal that the citizens of the US, Gave the power to the government. Without this, our government would fail to be a democratic republic.