This sentence is from the passage. "The preservation of public order, the right of
discussion, the integrity of courts, and the orderly
administration of justice must continue forever the rock
of safety upon which our Government securely rests."
(Paragraph 4)
How does the phrase rock of safety contribute to the
meaning of the passage?
1. It emphasizes that justice requires a relentless
pursuit of the truth.
O 2. It characterizes u. s. citizens as the fundamental
strength of the nation.
3.It suggests that the government should act as a
cautious guardian of its people.
4 t positions constitutional principles as the
unshakable foundation of the US government,