1.6 Preamble Review

Which section of the constitution exists to introduce the new government and its purposes?

• Article I

• Article II

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

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

• “provide for the common defence”

• “promote the general welfare”

• “insure domestic tranquility”

• “We the people”

Which statement best describes the intent of the Preamble?

• List the rights belonging to the citizens.

• Protect the rights belonging to states.

• Limit the power of the new central government.

• Establish the goals and purposes of the new government.

Which part from the Preamble means "give freedom to ourselves and future generations"?

• “establish justice”

• “promote the general welfare”

• “insure domestic tranquility”

• “secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity”

The statement below is from a historical document.

“We the People of the United States... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

Source: Library of Congress

How is this statement reflected in the modern American political system?

• The citizens elect representatives.

• The king is born into leadership.

• The president is born into leadership.

• The government elects representatives.

This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history.

Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?

• ensure domestic tranquility

• promote the general welfare

• secure the blessings of liberty

• provide for the common defense