The passage below is from the Preamble to the U. S Constitution. We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, 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.

Based on the language of the Preamble, which conclusion can be made about the government of the United States?

It promotes the interests of the majority without protecting any minority rights.

It was established by its citizens to protect their liberties and to promote their well-being.

It has maintained the same methods of government as the Articles of Confederation.

Its primary purpose is to preserve states’ rights.