Preamble 2

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from? 

• Electoral College
• the states
• the people
• the President

In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?

• The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.
• The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
• Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.
• The people of Massachusetts.

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"

• common defense
• domestic tranquility
• perfect union
• liberty

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)

• Grievances
• Unalienable Rights
• Purposes
• Weaknesses

"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?

• We the People
• do ordain and establish
• to ourselves and our posterity
• in order to form a more perfect union

To establish justice means?

• Improve the court system
• Improve the police
• Improve the laws

The Preamble is the ...

• national song of the United States
• introduction to the U.S. Constitution
• part of the Constitution that gives individual rights
• closing statement of the Constitution

In the Preamble, the words promote the general Welfare mean...

• provide money for every citizen
• encourage health, happiness, and well being of the citizens
• power is given to each state
• that the generals of George Washington's army would be promoted to a higher rank

In the Preamble, the words secure the Blessings of Liberty mean...

• make sure freedom and fairness continues for generations
• lock up the Constitution to protect it from thieves
• happiness and wellnes
• promise that everything will be peaceful