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.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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 should have a military to protect us!"

• common defense
• domestic tranquility
• perfect union
• liberty

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)

• Grievances

• Unalienable Rights

• Purposes or Goals

• Weaknesses

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter."

• perfect union
• common defense
• liberty
• general welfare

What does the word tranquility mean?

• Calm

• Sleepy

• Crazy

• All of the above

"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?

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

The promise from the Preamble that describes our freedom is ___.

• secure the blessings of liberty

• provide for the common defense

• insure domestic tranquility

• promote the general welfare

The promise from the Preamble that describes peace in our country is ___.

• establish justice

• provide for the common defense

• promote the general welfare

• insure domestic tranquility

The promise from the Preamble that describes the unity of our States is ___.

• form a more perfect union

• secure the blessings of liberty

• promote the general welfare

• establish justice