Preamble

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 domestic Tranquility mean...

• a calm and peaceful homeland
• foreign peace
• you have the right to defend yourself
• fair for everyone

In the Preamble, the words common defense means ...

• building a fence around the country

• calm and peaceful land

• protection for all the states

• each state must provide its own protection

In the Preamble, the words establish Justice mean...

• begin fairness for all
• make everyone a judge in the court
• peace
• every state can make its own rules

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

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

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

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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 have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"

• liberty
• common defense
• domestic tranquility
• general welfare

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