Constitutional Compromises and the Preamble Flashcard

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What does "We the People..." mean?

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The people create the government and give the government its power

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What does "...in order to form a more perfect union..." mean?

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The government has to help make the country better and stronger

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What does "...establish justice..." mean?

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The government has to keep laws fair and protect rights

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What does "...insure domestic tranquility..." mean?

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The government has to keep peace in the country

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What does "...provide for the common defense..." mean?

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The government has to protect people and keep them safe

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What does "...promote the general welfare..." mean?

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The government has to help people to be happy and healthy

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What does "...secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity..." mean?

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The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future.

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What does "...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America..." mean?

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The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates

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Which of the Preamble goals is the cartoon above most likely illustrating?

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form a more perfect union

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The ______ is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution.

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Preamble