Question

CIVICS
Read the excerpt:

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure 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

How does the preamble to the US Constitution reflect the ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau?

It reflects the idea that the government’s power comes from the people.
It reflects the idea that men and women should have equal rights.
It reflects the idea that people cannot be trusted to rule themselves.
It reflects the idea that only a government with absolute power can protect people.

Answer 1

Answer:

It reflects the idea that the government’s power comes from the people.

Explanation:

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a proponent of classical republicanism and expanded human freedom. In his work "The Social Contract" Rousseau argues that by submission to the will of the people, a society can remain free.

This style of governance is shown in the U.S Constitution's Preamble. Specifically, the parts explaining that, through the Union of States; freedom, justice, and liberty could be expanded.