SS.7.C.1.6

Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?

• the Articles

• the Amendments

• the Preamble

Which part of the Preamble tells where the government get its power?

• "in order to form a more perfect union"

• "insure domestic tranquility"

• "promote the general welfare"

• "We the People"

What does the phrase "We the people" signify in the Preamble of the Constitution

• Rule of Law- Everyone must follow the laws even people in gov.

• Popular Sovereignty- Gov. gets its power from the people

• Federalism- The national gov. and state gov. share power

• Republicanism- Citizens vote for representatives in gov.

Which role of gov. is most reflected in the headline?

• secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

• provide for the common defense

• ensure domestic tranquility

• promote the general welfare

• form a more perfect union

What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: establish justice

• create an even better government that will make life better for all

• make a fair and honest system for all

• protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us

• to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives

• to keep peace and order in the US

What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: insure domestic tranquility

• create an even better government that will make life better for all

• make a fair and honest system for all

• protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us

• to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives

• to keep peace and order in the US

What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: promote the general welfare

• create an even better government that will make life better for all

• make a fair and honest system for all

• protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us

• to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives

• to keep peace and order in the US

What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

• create an even better government that will make life better for all

• make a fair and honest system for all

• guarantee liberty and freedom for current and future generations

• to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives

• to keep peace and order in the US

The first three words of the preamble, "We the people..." established the principle of _______________________.

• consent of the governed

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• natural law

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