Preamble Lesson Review

US Congress passes $633 billion 

military spending bill – New York Times

What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?

• Provide for the common defense

• Promote the general welfare

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Establish Justice

Obamacare - 26 Million 

Americans Now Have Healthcare

 – Washington Post

What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?

• Provide for the common defense

• Promote the general welfare

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity

US Crime is Down for 5th Straight Year 

 – Fox News

What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?

• Provide for the common defense

• Promote the general welfare

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Establish Justice

Innocent Man is Set Free after 

20 years in Prison 

 – Dallas Star Sentinel

What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?

• Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity

• Promote the general welfare

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Establish Justice

Miami Dade County middle and high school students learn the importance of voting

 – Miami Herald 

What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?

• Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity

• Promote the general welfare

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Establish Justice

In order for the justice system to be "fair," the courts and our laws need to be _____________.

Select ALL that apply.

• unbiased

• impartial

• biased

• opinionated

What does "posterity" mean?

• future generations

• past generations

• good fortune

• good posture

What is "welfare"?

• money

• well-being

• justice

• freedom

What does "domestic" mean?

• outside of a country

• imported

• within a country

• commerce

What does "tranquility" mean?

Select all that apply.

• Frustration

• Peaceful

• Calm

• Turbulent