SS.7.CG.1.8 Explain the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Cons

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What is the primary purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

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To introduce the Constitution and outline the goals of the government

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Which phrase in the Preamble indicates that the government derives its power from the people? Options: "Establish justice", "We the People", "Promote the general welfare", "Secure the blessings of liberty"

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"We the People"

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List one of the goals mentioned in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution: To declare independence, To form a more perfect union, To establish a monarchy, To create a new currency.

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To form a more perfect union

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How does the Preamble serve as an introduction to the U.S. Constitution?

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By establishing the goals and purposes of the government

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Explain the significance of the phrase "ensure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble.

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It means to maintain peace within the country

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What does "provide for the common defense" imply about the role of the national government? Options: It should focus on education, It should protect the country from external threats, It should regulate commerce, It should manage healthcare

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It should protect the country from external threats

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Analyze how the goal "promote the general welfare" might influence government policies.

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It could lead to policies that support public health and safety

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Discuss the importance of "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" in the context of the Preamble.

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It highlights the importance of freedom for current and future generations

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What does the goal "establish justice" suggest about the priorities of the U.S. government?

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It emphasizes the creation of fair laws and a fair legal system

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Identify the phrase in the Preamble that suggests the government is meant to serve the people.

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"We the People"