Preamble to the Constitution

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

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

The word tranquility means ___.

• peace

• freedom

• future

• purpose

What does the preamble do?

• Sets up the structure for our government
• Tells the people about their rights
• Sets up the principles by which the Constitution goes by

Which goal of the Preamble is shown in this image?

• Establish justice

• Provide for the common defense

• Promote the general welfare

• In order to form a more perfect union

The Preamble is the _______________ to the Constitution.

• End

• Beginning

• Introduction

• Best Friend

In your own words, describe what was the intentions of the phrase "to form a more perfect union."

Finish the last line of the Preamble, "do ordain and establish________________"

In your opinion, did the Preamble set the tone for the remainder of the principles of the Constitution?

• Yes, the Preamble is a firm foundation

• Yes, but the Preamble is vague

• No, the Preamble is not a good representation

The promise from the Preamble that mentions the idea of fairness is ___.

• promote the general welfare

• insure domestic tranquility

• establish justice

• provide for the common defense