Vocabulary: WTP 3-11

What does the term "common defense" refer to in the context of the US Constitution?

• the general well-being of the people

• the introduction to the US Constitution

• protection of the people from enemies

• a peaceful situation within the country

What is the meaning of "domestic tranquility" as used in the US Constitution?

• the good of all people

• Aapeaceful situation within our country

• protections and freedoms of a constitutional democracy

• the laws of the government must be fair

What is the purpose of the "general welfare" clause in the US Constitution?

• to give official approval

• the good of all people

• protection of the people from enemies

• the introduction to the US Constitution

What is the "Preamble" in the context of the US Constitution?

• the laws of the government must be fair

• protections and freedoms of a constitutional democracy

• the introduction to the US Constitution

• to give official approval

What are the "blessings of liberty" meant to provide according to the US Constitution?

• a peaceful situation within our country

• the introduction to the US Constitution

• protections and freedoms of a constitutional democracy for all generations

• the good of all people

What does "establish" mean in the context of the US Constitution?

• accept

• the good of all people

• a peaceful situation within our country

• protection of the people from enemies

What is the definition of "justice" as used in the US Constitution?

• the introduction to the US Constitution

• the good of all people

• protections and freedoms of a constitutional democracy

• the laws of the government must be fair and all people must be treated fairly

What does "ordain" signify in the context of the US Constitution?

• the introduction to the US Constitution

• the good of all people

• to give official approval

• a peaceful situation within our country