Preamble

According to the Preamble, for what purpose was the Constitution written?

• To set up a gov't that would provide for the public good regardless of people's rights

• To create a gov't that protected people's rights regardless of the public good

• To abolish the former monarchy that once ruled the US

• To establish a gov't that would promote the public good and protect people's rights

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• "Secure the blessings of liberty"

• "Promote the general welfare"

• "Provide for the common defense"

• "Establish justice"

Which statement represents the goal "to ensure domestic tranquility?"

• To protect our basic freedoms

• To keep the peace within the country

• To maintain a healthy and safe environment

• To protect us from outside enemies

Which phrase represents the goal "to establish justice?"

• To keep the peace within the country

• To provide a safe and healthy environment for all

• To make fair laws that apply to everyone

• To defend the nation from outside threats

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• To declare independence from England.

• To protect individual rights

• To explain the purpose of establishing a new government.

• To list grievances against the King of England.

Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves & our Posterity

• To form a perfect union among Americans

• To protect the freedom of Americans

• To promote the well-being of Americans

• To ensure peace among Americans

The Preamble begins with —

• When in the course of human events

• We the People of the United States

• As the People of America

• We the citizens need to form

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish...

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

Choose 1 that IS NOT outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

• Promote unity among the states

• Maintain peace and order

• Establish a national religion

• Defend the country from foreign enemies

• Protect individual liberty

Which 2 are reasons given in the Preamble for the writing of the Constitution?

• To declare independence from England

• Establish justice

• To create a strong, central government

• To insure domestic tranquility