Select the correct answer.
what is the primary purpose of most constitutions?
a. to define a moral code for people to follow
b. to provide a substitute for government
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c.
to prevent a strong central government
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d.
to define and limit government power
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e.
to give the government absolute power
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The good choice is:

D.  to define and limit government power

Explanation:

A constitution includes the people´s most important rights, the powers and limits of government and its branches. It also may include: the country´s boundaries, powers of local authorities, a definition of the social and political system, how foreign treaties will be incorporated into the local legal system, the role of police and the armed forces, among other issues.

representative government

explanation:

american revolution: major events leading to declaration of independence. 1765-1766; tax introduced on legal documents to pay for defense of colonies. 1766: stamp act repealed after merchants protesting due to their goods not being bout and officials being threatened.