1.6 Preamble

What is the intro to the U.S. Constitution called?

• Articles of Confederation

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

Which is an example of a domestic issue?

• President sends military to Iraq

• President sends troops to schools in Florida

• Congress declares war against Canada

• There is a revolution in Ireland

How do WE THE PEOPLE have a voice?

• We can pick where we live

• We vote for Congress

• We can decide what car to drive

• We have to obey laws

What does consent of the governed mean?

• The government gives power to the people

• The president is elected by Congress

• The people give power to the government

• The judicial branch is created by the people

What does "Form a more perfect union" mean?

• Be a worse country

• Be a better country

• Have peace within our country

• Liberty for ourselves and posterity

What is the purpose of the preamble?

• Tells the people what to do

• Sets the goals for government

• Tells us what our government has achieved

• Allows freedom of speech

Why is common defense a goal in our preamble?

• Keeps other countries safe

• Allow Congress to pass laws

• Protects only the president from harm

• Protects citizens from outside threats

Which one is a goal listed in the Preamble?

• Protect the Bill of Rights

• To allow freedom of speech

• Form a more perfect union

• To make sure people were equal

Why is the preamble so important?

• Allows the government to give power to the people

• Tells us that men and women are equal

• Does not allow any changes to be made to the Constitution

• Tells us the goals and purpose for our government

Which one of these groups is directly affected by the voice of the people?

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Volunteers

• Police