Preamble of the Constitution and General Blueprint of the Const.

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

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

What are 3 things that the Preamble ordains:

• Freefrom of the press, religion, an speech.

• Right to bear arms, a more perfect Union, a powerful military

• Promote general welfare, Provide for common defense, insure domestic tranquility.

• None of the above

Why was it important to include the phrase " We the People of the United States..." in the preamble of the Constitution?

• It sets up the idea that government has no leaders.

• It set ups the idea that the United States has a Democratic government ruled for and by the People.

• It sets up the idea that the United States is the most powerful nation in the world.

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

The passage from the United States Constitution above is known as:

• The Elastic Clause

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

• The Supremacy Clause

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

How many goals of the Constitution are listed in the Preamble?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Six

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

What do the words, "We the People" at the beginning of the Preamble refer to?

• Popular sovereignty, the idea that the people rule this nation, and all the power of government comes from them.

• Checks and Balances, the idea that each branch of government has the power to check or control the other 2, so that no one branch can become too powerful.

• Limited government, the idea that all governments should be limited by law.

• Federalism, the idea that the powers of government should be divided between the national government and the states.

What is the first goal of the United States Constitution?

• Establish Justice

• Ensure Domestic Tranquility

• Form a More Perfect Union

• Provide For the Common Defense

The Supremacy Clause in the United States Constitution helps to fulfill what goal of The Constitution?

• Form a more perfect Union by uniting the states and the people under a common set of laws.

• Provide for the Common Defense by allowing Congress to raise an army

• Insure Domestic Tranquility by allowing the President to federalize the national guard to protect the people and keep the peace during times of civil unrest.

• Promote the General Welfare by allowing the Congress to use tax dollars to support programs that research cures to diseases like cancer.

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

What is the second goal of the Constitution?

• Form a more perfect Union

• Establish Justice

• Insure Domestic Tranquility

• Provide for the Common Defense

Which goal of the Constitution was achieved through the creation of the Federal Court system?

• Form a more perfect Union by uniting the states and the people under a uniform system of law.

• Establishing justice by providing for a system of national courts to interpret the law, settle disputes between the states, between the states and the people, and between private individuals.

• Insuring Domestic Tranquility by allowing the President to use the National Guard to restore order, protect citizens and their property during times of civil unrest.

• Providing for the Common Defense by allowing Congress to raise and armed forces to defend our nation.