Understanding the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution

What does "We the people" mean in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• The government of the United States

• The citizens of the United States of America

• The leaders of the United States

• The laws of the United States

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

What is meant by "In order to form a more perfect union"?

• To create a new country

• To create a better country

• To form a new government

• To establish a new law

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of "Insure domestic Tranquility"?

• Make sure there is peace in our country

• Ensure happiness for all

• Create new laws

• Protect the environment

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does "Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity" mean?

• Protect our rights and freedoms

• Secure new land

• Create new laws

• Establish a new government

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which line from the Preamble means to "Make sure there is peace in our country"?

• Insure domestic Tranquility

• Establish justice

• Provide for the common defense

• Promote the general welfare

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What does "We the people" refer to in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• The government officials

• The citizens of the United States of America

• The military

• The lawmakers

What does "Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity" mean?

• Protect our rights and freedoms

• Ensure financial prosperity

• Promote cultural heritage

• Establish a new government

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the purpose of "Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America"?

• Create and give power to the Constitution of the United States of America

• Establish a new government

• Form a new country

• Amend existing laws

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which phrase means to "Make sure there is peace in our country"?

• Establish justice

• Insure domestic Tranquility

• Provide for the common defense

• Promote the general welfare

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which line from the Preamble refers to "Protect our rights and freedoms"?

• Promote the general welfare

• Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity

• Provide for the common defense

• Establish justice

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9