SS.7.C.1.6 Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the C

SS.7.C.1.6

For what purpose did the Framers write the Constitution?

• To declare independence from Great Britain.

• To fix the Articles of Confederation.

• To replace the Articles of Confederation with a better form of government.

• To describe different types of government to the people.

SS.7.C.1.6

What is the Preamble?

• The Preamble explains the purpose and goals of the Constitution.

• The Preamble replaced the Articles of Confederation

• The Framers of the Constitution made a republic

• The Constitutional Convention was caused by Shay’s Rebellion

SS.7.C.1.6
Determine the meaning of the word Justice using context clues from the passage.
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility......"

• The idea that people are born with certain rights.
• The idea that people can rebel if they do not like the government’s actions.
• The idea that the government has unlimited power.
• The idea of fair treatment under the law.

SS.7.C.1.6
What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?

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

SS.7.C.1.6
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

SS.7.C.1.6
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our country should be united together, not divided apart!"

• domestic tranquility
• justice
• perfect union
• general walfare

SS.7.C.1.6
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our home and country should be a peaceful and happy place to live."

• liberty
• domestic tranquility
• common defense
• perfect union

SS.7.C.1.6
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Everyone deserves to be treated fairly!"

• domestic tranquility
• justice
• common defense
• perfect union

SS.7.C.1.6
"For us and our future generations" would describe which phrase of the Preamble?

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

SS.7.C.1.6
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.