Government Preamble Essay

Can you believe that only 19%, about 1 out of 5 Americans trust the American government? They also believe that the government has lived up to their promise of the preamble. There are many issues in the American government, but there are also many successes in the government and guidelines in the preamble that are still honored by the government. The following essay will explain how or how not the government has honored the preamble which many Americans stand behind. The government has honored the preamble in many different ways. For instance, the government has honored the preamble by providing national security. The American government has kept the promise of common defense and domestic tranquility. An example of the government practicing domestic tranquility was enforcing The Patriotic Act. The Patriotic Act was enforced October of 2001, following the attacks on 9/11. The act made it possible to enforce stricter national security and defuse any acts of terrorism. A general act of common defense that the government has done is simply having a strong military, navy, air force and army.
Providing general welfare is another example of the American government practicing promises stated in the preamble. General
My views on if the government has lived up to the standards of the preamble are neutral but, I also believe that it is true. The government has not always allowed their citizens to live an equal lifestyle like other members of their society, but the government has provided the basics to living in America. As a citizen you do not have to concern yourself with self protection, with the assistance of a police officer and emergency services you are not forced to defend yourself, the government provides protection for you. The American government has many flaws in sticking to promises which they make to their citizens, but without the government America would not be able to run as smoothly as it does