The Preamble

What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• The Preamble

Why are the first three words of the Preamble, "We the People" important?

• It illustrates how the people have no voice in government

• It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the president

• It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the people

• It illustrates how the King is in charge of the government

The phrase "establish justice" in the Preamble means...

• care for those in need

• make sure freedom and fairness continue for all generations

• provide fairness for all

• give protection to everyone

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"

• common defense

• perfect union

• domestic tranquility

• liberty

The phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble means...

• promise that everything in our country will be peaceful

• provide fairness for all

• give protection to everyone

• care for those in need

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

• domestic tranquility

• establish justice

• common defense

• perfect union

The phrase "in order to form a more perfect union" in the Preamble means...

• the government is together to form a country

• bring the three branches together to form a country

• bring the people and states together to form a country

• bring the military together to form a country

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."

• domestic tranquility

• liberty

• common defense

• perfect union

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

• form a more perfect union

• provide for the common defense

• secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

• promote the general welfare

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

• secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity

• promote the general welfare

• do ordain and establish this Constitution

• It is not stated