Understanding the Preamble of Constitution

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What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States?

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To express the reasons the Constitution was written

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2c.1

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Which phrase in the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States indicates that the power of government comes from the people?

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"We the People"

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2c.3

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What is one of the purposes of the United States government as stated in the Preamble?

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To provide for the common defense

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2c.2

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What is the primary function of the Preamble of a constitution?

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To set forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2c.A

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Goal mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States?

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To ensure domestic tranquility

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2c.2

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What does the phrase "establish justice" in the Preamble signify?

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The establishment of a fair legal system

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2c.2

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Which part of the Constitution of the United States begins with "We the People"?

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The Preamble

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2c.3

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What is the significance of the phrase "We the People" in the Preamble?

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It establishes that the power of government comes from the people

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2c.3

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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the United States government as stated in the Preamble? Options: To promote the general welfare, To secure the blessings of liberty, To establish a monarchy, To provide for the common defense

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To establish a monarchy

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2c.2

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What does the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States express?

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The reasons the Constitution was written

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VA.CF.SOC.5-8.CE.2c.1