What rhetorical device is used in the preamble

Before 1789, the U. S. had been ruled by the Articles of Confederation (1781) in fear of govt. abusing power (like British rule). In 1787, it was obvious that they needed a perfect Union and so, while protecting the independence of states, the Articles of Confederation didn't describe the powers of a federal chief executive nor a judicial system. The creation of our Constitution and present form of government was informed by these and other considerations that arose during the years of the Confederation.

Answer;

Parallelism

The rhetorical device that is used in the preamble is parallelism.

Explanation;

-Parallelism or parallel construction involves use of elements in sentences that are grammatically similar or identical in structure, sound, meaning, or meter. This rhetorical device adds symmetry, balance and effectiveness to the written piece.