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Which document begins with the words "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union"?
The answer
Answer: B. These words are the Preamble to the Constitution, written in 1787. It states the purposes of the new government, including establishing justice, ensuring domestic peace and securing liberty. The Declaration of Independence of 1776 begins with a statement of why the colonies were separating from Britain, and the Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments added in 1791.
Source: GED Social Studies — Civics and Government: founding documents