We the People - Constitution

Choose all that apply. What is the purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• Introduces the U.S. Constitution

• Establishes the goals and purposes of government

• Explains why the colonists wanted to separate from England

• All of the above

Choose all that apply. Congress includes which of the following:

• Senate

• The States

• House of Representatives

• None of the above

This discusses the promise between different states within the United States. It says that state courts must respect the laws and judgments of courts from other states.

• Privileges and Immunities Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Interstate Commerce Clause

• Executive Powers Clause

This says that if you're a citizen of one state and you go to another state, that second state can't treat you unfairly just because you're from a different state.

• Judicial Powers Clause

• Privileges and Immunities Clause

• Full Faith and Credit Clause

• Interstate Commerce Clause

How can amendments be made to the Constitution?

• 3/4 of the states must ratify the amendment before it becomes part of the Constitution.

• The Constitution cannot be amended anymore.

• 2/3 of both Houses (Senate and House of Representatives) must propose one.

• You have to ask a Founding Father's ancestor if it would be okay.

Someone’s health and happiness

• Welfare
• Tranquility
• Defense
• Provide for

Pleasantly calm, quiet, and peaceful

• Tranquility
• Justice
• Union
• Ensure

Referring to something at HOME

• Insure

• Union

• domestic

• ordain

a SYSTEM of establishing what is legal and illegal by fair rules

• justice

• union

• domestic

the INTRODUCTION to the Constitution

• Preamble

• Article 1

• Article II