4. Which of the following demonstrates how the American government provides for the common (1 point)
defense of the nation? Use the Preamble to the Constitution to answer the question.
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union,
establish Justice, insure 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.

creating state militias

maintaining national armed forces

supporting local police departments

establishing laws