ABCs of Civics SOL CE 2C

The ​ (a)   is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution which lists the purposes of the U.S. government. ​ (b)   of the U.S. Constitution lists the powers and leaders of the legislative branch, ​ (c)   discusses the powers and leaders of the executive branch, and ​ (d)   discusses the powers and leaders of the judicial branch. The ​ (e)   added in 1791, were the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution and they define most of our basic freedoms and protections.

• Preamble
• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Bill of Rights

Tell what purpose of government is being exercised in each of the examples below.

• Form A More Perfect Union

• The Constitution made the national government supreme and gave us one direction rather than letting the states lead under the Articles of Confederation.

• Establish Justice

• Timothy stole $10,000 from Martha. Martha was able to take Timothy to court prove that she deserved the money back.

• Promote the General Welfare

• The military has expanded to include the Air Force as the technology of combat has changed.

• Provide for the Common Defense

• The government provides grants to teachers to purchase materials for new teaching methods in the classrooms.

• Secure the Blessings of Liberty

• Samantha spoke at her school board meeting to show her disapproval for the plan to close her high school.

The Preamble lists the ...

• powers of the three branches of government.

• rights of the individual.

• purposes and goals of the government and reasons for writing the Constitution.

• limitations placed on citizens' freedoms.

Shay's Rebellion and other conflicts were created by the Articles of Confederation allowing the states the ability to almost freely govern themselves which led to conflict and tariffs (taxes on goods) between the states. What purpose of the Preamble best addressed this issue of the Articles of Confederation?

• Provide for the common defense.

• Secure the blessings of liberty.

• Promote the general welfare.

• Form a more perfect union.

The first three words to the U.S. Constitution establish that...

• The branches of government.

• The limitations on individual rights.

• The power of the government shall come from the people.

• The system to make changes to the U.S. Constitution.

The headline in this image addresses an action that can be found in what part of the U.S. Constitution?

• Article II

• Bill of Rights

• Article III

• Inaugural Address

During hurricanes and other natural disasters the national guard is often called upon to provide assistance. This is the government serving what role of the Preamble?

• Secure the blessings of liberty

• Promote the general welfare.

• Form a more perfect union.

• Establish justice.