Preamble to the US Constitution

What is the purpose of the preamble to the US Constitution?

• It clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. The preamble is an introduction.

• It clearly communicates the next steps of the framers and the expectations of the document. The preamble is an ending.

What do the first three words of the preamble, 'We the People', signify?

• The power of the government

• The consent of the governed

• The authority of the president

• The rights of the states

What does 'in order to form a more perfect union' mean?

• To create a stronger military

• To improve the relationship with other countries

• To make a better country

• To establish a monarchy

What does 'establish justice' in the preamble refer to?

• Creating a fair court system

• Enforcing the law

• Protecting individual rights

• Promoting equality

What is the meaning of 'ensure domestic tranquility'?

• Maintaining peace within the country

• Providing healthcare for all

• Protecting the environment

• Improving infrastructure

What is the goal of 'provide for the common defense'?

• To protect the country from external threats

• To establish a strong police force

• To ensure equal access to education

• To promote economic prosperity

What does 'promote the general welfare' mean?

• Ensuring the well-being of all citizens

• Expanding the military

• Protecting individual liberties

• Maintaining law and order

What is the purpose of 'secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity'?

• To protect the freedom of future generations

• To establish a monarchy

• To limit the power of the government

• To promote economic prosperity

What does 'do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America' mean?

• The states have the final say in ratifying the Constitution

• The Constitution is a binding document for the federal government

• The Constitution can be changed by the president

• The Constitution is only applicable to certain states

What is the main purpose of the preamble to the US Constitution?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To establish the rights of the states

• To provide a framework for the judicial system

• To state the goals and purposes of the Constitution