The Preamble to the Constitution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the delegates meeting at Independence Hall in 1787?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To draft the United States Constitution

• To elect the first President

• To end the Revolutionary War

Open Ended

Why was the Constitutional Convention of 1787 significant in shaping the United States government?

Multiple Choice

How is the Constitution similar to a 'rule-book' for the national government?

• It sets guidelines and principles for how the government operates.

• It only applies to the President.

• It is a collection of stories about the United States.

• It is a list of punishments for breaking laws.

Open Ended

List two goals stated in the Preamble of the United States Constitution.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the United States Constitution?

• It is the introduction that states the goals and purpose of the Constitution.

• It lists the laws of the United States.

• It describes the amendments to the Constitution.

• It explains the Bill of Rights.

Open Ended

The first three words of the Constitution are probably its most famous. What do they mean?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are principles reflected in the phrase "We the People" as used in the Constitution?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule by Monarchy

• Source of government power is the people

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"We the People" in the Constitution refers to the idea of

sovereignty.

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "in order to form a more perfect union" mean in the context of the United States Constitution?

• To create a stronger military

• To make a better country

• To increase taxes

• To expand territory

Multiple Choice

How did the problems with the Articles of Confederation lead to the desire to form a more perfect union?

• The Articles provided strong leadership and effective laws

• The Articles failed to enforce laws and collect taxes

• The Articles promoted peace and prosperity

• The Articles encouraged unity among states

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key elements of the justice system as described in the Constitution?

(THREE CORRECT ANSWERS)

• Fair laws

• Impartial courts

• Military rule

• Objective trials

Open Ended

Explain how the concept of justice is represented in the United States Constitution.

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The phrase "insure domestic tranquility" means to make sure things are

inside America.

Open Ended

What are some ways the government works to insure domestic tranquility in the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the goal 'provide for the common defense' as stated in the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

• Maintaining a strong military to protect the country

• Building new schools for education

• Improving roads and bridges

• Providing healthcare to citizens

Multiple Select

Which of the following are included in the concept of 'promote the general welfare' according to the Preamble?

• Healthcare

• Education

• Military defense

• Infrastructure

Open Ended

How does the goal of 'promote the general welfare' differ from 'provide for the common defense' in the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

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According to the Preamble, securing the blessings of liberty is meant for ourselves and our

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Open Ended

What is the significance of the phrase 'do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America' in the Preamble?

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Multiple Choice

What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by the headline: 'US Congress passes $633 billion military spending bill'?

• Promote the general welfare

• Establish justice

• Provide for the common defense

• Secure the blessings of liberty

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What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by the headline: 'Obamacare - 26 Million Americans Now Have Healthcare'?

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Multiple Choice

Which goal of the Preamble is demonstrated by the headline: 'US Crime is Down for 5th Straight Year'?

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Establish Justice

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common defense

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following headlines best illustrates the goal of 'Establish Justice' in the Preamble?

• Innocent Man is Set Free after 20 years in Prison

• US Crime is Down for 5th Straight Year

• Obamacare - 26 Million Americans Now Have Healthcare

• Students learn the importance of voting

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following headlines could be used to illustrate the goal 'Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity'?

• Students learn the importance of voting

• US Crime is Down for 5th Straight Year

• Obamacare - 26 Million Americans Now Have Healthcare

• Innocent Man is Set Free after 20 years in Prison

Multiple Choice

What is one important idea expressed in the Preamble to the Constitution?

• Establishing justice

• Declaring independence from Britain

• Ending slavery

• Granting women the right to vote