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 the country from outside threats!"

• common defense

• domestic tranquility

• perfect union

• liberty

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "fairness?"

• General Welfare

• Domestic Tranquility

• Justice

• Common Defense

What does the word tranquility mean?

• Peace

• Sleepy

• Crazy

• All of the above

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

The phrase "in order to form a more perfect union" means what?

• 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

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

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

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace inside our country?"

• Justice

• Common Defense

• General Welfare

• Domestic Tranquility

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution.

• Grievances

• Unalienable Rights

• Purposes

• Weaknesses

The Articles of Conderation created a ______central government. 

• Weak
• Strong
• Stable
• Big