The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution

What is the name of the opening paragraph of the U.S. Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• Introduction

• The Preamble

• Declaration

We the People shows the idea of ...

• self-government

• natural rights

• rule of law

• separation of power

Which phrase explains that the Founding Fathers wanted a stronger United States?

• to establish justice

• to promote the general welfare

• to form a more perfect union

• to secure the blessings of liberty

Which phrase shows that the Founding Fathers wanted the central government to have courts?

• to secure the blessings of liberty

• to establish justice

• to insure domestic tranquility

• to form a more perfect union

Police officers best help meet which goal named in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• to form a more perfect union

• to promote the general welfare

• to secure the blessing of liberty

• to insure domestic tranquility

The welfare of the people is their

• health, happiness, and opportunities

• food, clothing, and money

• jobs

• property

Which group of government workers would best "provide for the common defense?"

• military men and women

• teachers

• tax collectors

• judges

Who is our posterity?

• founding fathers

• future Americans

• old people

• family members

What is the name of the FIRST constitution of the United States?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

Which best describes why the U.S. Constitution was written?

• The first plan of government was too strong and powerful.

• The first plan of government did not have enough power.

• The states did not have enough power to govern themselves.

• The Founding Fathers wanted less power in the central government.