Preamble to the Constitution Flashcard

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What does the phrase 'insure domestic Tranquility' mean?

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It refers to the government's role in ensuring peace at home.

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What does 'a more perfect Union' suggest about the Constitution?

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It aimed to improve upon the Articles of Confederation.

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What is the first phrase of the Preamble to the Constitution?

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We the People.

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What does the Preamble say the Constitution is trying to ensure for 'ourselves and our Posterity'?

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The Blessings of Liberty.

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From whom does the Constitution derive its power according to the Preamble?

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The citizens of the United States.

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What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

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To outline the goals and purposes of the Constitution.

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What does 'the Blessings of Liberty' refer to?

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The rights and freedoms that the Constitution aims to protect.

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Why is the Preamble important in understanding the Constitution?

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It sets the tone and intention behind the Constitution.

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What historical document did the Constitution improve upon?

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The Articles of Confederation.

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What does 'We the People' signify in the Preamble?

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It emphasizes that the government is created by and for the citizens.