Preamble Review

The Preamble of the US Constitution:

• is a list of freedoms guaranteed in the 1st amendment

• the introductory paragraph of the US Constitution

• list of powers granted to the state governments

Which phrase in the Preamble informs us that the new constitution will set up a democratic form of government?

• "We the people"

• "secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity"

• "establish justice"

Which purpose listed in the Preamble states that the new government will treat all people fairly?

• "insure domestic tranquility"

• "do ordain and establish this Constitution"

• "establish justice"

Which function listed in the Preamble states that the new government will guarantee a calm peaceful homeland?

• "insure a domestic tranquility"

• "promote the general welfare"

• "form a more perfect union"

Which function listed in the Preamble states that the new government will protect the gifts of liberty now and for future generations?

• "do ordain and establish this Constitution"

• "secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity"

• "promote the general welfare"

Which phrase of the Preamble states that the new government will be a better one that existed under the Articles of Confederation?

• "form a more perfect union"

• "provide for the common defense"

• "promote the general welfare"

Which function of government listed in the Preamble states that the new government will protect everyone?

• "provide for the common defense"

• "establish justice"

• "we the people"

Which phrase in the Preamble states that the new government will support the well being of all the people?

• "promote the general welfare"

• "form a more perfect union"

• "provide for the common defense"

Which phrase of the Preamble means that the Constitution is the official government of the USA?

• "secure the blessings of liberty"

• "do ordain and establish this Constitution for the USA"

• "we the people"

By setting up a national military, the new US government was able to:

• provide for the common defense

• establish justice

• form a more perfect union