Which of the following is not a purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

The purpose of the U.S. Constitution is broad and encompasses several foundational roles, but establishing local units of government is not one of its primary purposes. The Constitution serves to legitimize the federal government by outlining its authority and structure, grant specific powers to various branches of government, and impose limits on governmental powers to protect individual rights and prevent tyranny.

Local governments, such as counties, municipalities, and townships, are generally created and organized under state law rather than directly by the Constitution itself. While the Constitution provides a framework for federal governance and establishes state authority, the specifics of local governance are typically defined in state constitutions and laws. Thus, the creation and establishment of local units of government fall outside the direct purposes outlined by the U.S. Constitution.