Preamble to Constitution

Front

The introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.

Back

Preamble

Front

According to the Preamble, the authority of the federal government comes from the ___.

Back

people

Front

The promise from the Preamble that describes our freedom is ___.

Back

secure the blessings of liberty

Front

The promise from the Preamble that describes our military is ___.

Back

provide for the common defense

Front

The word tranquility means ___.

Back

peace

Front

The first three words of the preamble, "We the people..." established the principle of _______________________.

Back

consent of the governed

Front

Which document does the following quote come from? "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, and insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Back

U.S. Constitution

Front

What is the significance of the preamble beginning with "We the people?"

Back

Government receives its powers from the people and exists to serve them

Front

What is the best description for the phrase "our posterity"?

Back

all future generations

Front

Which group would provide for the "common defense"? Options: self defense, state government, military, police

Back

military