3. Based on the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, which of the following is the best summary of the
purpose of the government of the United States?
A. to make the United States the most powerful nation in the world
B. to preserve the liberty and rights of the people
C. to stay out of people's lives as much as possible
D. To tightly control people's lives and behavior so that there would be peace, prosperity, and total
equality
