Preamble and Article 1

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble

According to the Preamble, where does the federal (US) government get its authority from?

• Electoral College

• the states

• the people

• the President

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"

• common defense
• domestic tranquility
• perfect union
• liberty

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"

• liberty
• common defense
• domestic tranquility
• general welfare

Where in the Preamble does it mention the idea of "peace in our country?"

• Justice

• Common Defense

• General Welfare

• Domestic Tranquility

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution.

• Grievances

• Unalienable Rights

• Purpose

• Weaknesses

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter" ~ their well-being

• perfect union

• common defense

• liberty

• general welfare

"For us and our future generations" would describe which part of the Preamble?

• We the People
• do ordain and establish
• to ourselves and our posterity
• in order to form a more perfect union

In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people..."?

• The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.
• The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
• The constitution was written for all people in North America
• The constitution was written for everyone in the world

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble