We, the People of South Africa, black and white together – equals, countrymen and brothers – adopt this Freedom Charter. And we pledge ourselves to strive together, sparing neither strength nor courage, until the democratic changes here set out have been won.

–The Freedom Charter,
1955

Which statement describes the purpose of the Freedom Charter?

to replace the existing constitution
to state core beliefs and demand rights
to announce a new government’s creation
to reinforce the country’s racial divide