Preamble of the US Constitution

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The Preamble of the US Constitution

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the introductory paragraph of the US Constitution

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Which phrase in the Preamble informs us that the new constitution will set up a democratic form of government?

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"We the people"

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Which purpose listed in the Preamble states that the new government will treat all people fairly? "insure domestic tranquility", "do ordain and establish this Constitution", "establish justice"

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"establish justice"

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Which function listed in the Preamble states that the new government will guarantee a calm peaceful homeland? Options: "insure a domestic tranquility", "promote the general welfare", "form a more perfect union"

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"insure a domestic tranquility"

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Which function listed in the Preamble states that the new government will protect the gifts of liberty now and for future generations? Options: "do ordain and establish this Constitution", "secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity", "promote the general welfare"

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"secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity"

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Which phrase of the Preamble states that the new government will be a better one that existed under the Articles of Confederation? "form a more perfect union", "provide for the common defense", "promote the general welfare"

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"form a more perfect union"

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Which function of government listed in the Preamble states that the new government will protect everyone? Options: "provide for the common defense", "establish justice", "we the people"

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"provide for the common defense"

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Which phrase in the Preamble states that the new government will support the well being of all the people?

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"promote the general welfare"

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Which phrase of the Preamble means that the Constitution is the official government of the USA? Options: "secure the blessings of liberty", "do ordain and establish this Constitution for the USA", "we the people"

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"do ordain and establish this Constitution for the USA"

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By setting up a national military, the new US government was able to:

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provide for the common defense