Preamble Review

What is a preamble?

• an introduction
• a conclusion
• the body
• a main idea

Who are "we the people"?

• the people of Great Britain
• all the people in the United States
• immigrants
• people of another country

As an example of a social contract, the people agree to live under a government and follow its rules and laws, in return, they gain...

• Taxes from the government
• Income from the government
• Protection of the government
• Nothing from the government

What does "union" refer to in context of the preamble?

• The United States
• A group of workers
• being fair
• upholding the law

What does "justice" mean?

• peace within a country
• freedom
• fairness; upholding the law
• security for all people

What is "domestic"?

• peace
• freedom
• security for all people
• within a country

What is "tranquility"?

• peace
• freedom
• security for all people
• protection

What is the "common defense"?

• peace
• freedom
• security for all people
• well-being

What is the "general welfare"

• peace within a country
• well-being for all
• fairness; upholding the law
• security for all people

What does "...secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity..." mean?

• The government has to protect people and keep them safe
• The government has to help people to be happy and healthy
• The government has to make sure people are free now and in the future
• The people approve of the Constitution and the government it creates