The Preamble of the Constitution

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

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

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?" (p. 14)

• General Welfare
• Domestic Tranquility
• Justice
• Common Defense

The Articles of Conderation created a ______central government. 

• Weak
• Strong
• Stable
• Big

What does the word tranquility mean?

• Calm
• Sleepy
• Crazy
• All of the above

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.
• The constitution was written for all people in North America
• The constitution was written for everyone in the world

Match with the meaning

Insure domestic tranquility

• to gain and keep peace in the United States

• set up a fair system of laws

• for all citizens throughout the United States of America

• in order to begin a better national government

• to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

"in order to form a more perfect union"

• everyone will be treated fairly 
• having freedom for ourselves and future generations
• come together to create a stronger government 
• live in peace in our country

What does the word liberty mean?

• freedom
• lions

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter."

• perfect union
• common defense
• liberty
• general welfare