Test Your Preamble Knowledge

What is the first word of the Preamble to the United States Constitution?

• We

• The

• People

• United

Which phrase follows "We the People" in the Preamble?

• of the United States

• in Order to form

• to establish Justice

• in Order to

What is the purpose mentioned in the Preamble for forming a more perfect union?

• To provide for the common defense

• To promote the general Welfare

• To establish Justice

• To ensure domestic Tranquility

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Preamble?

• Liberty

• Equality

• Justice

• Defense

What does the Preamble say about the blessings of liberty?

• To secure them for ourselves

• To secure them for our posterity

• To secure them for all people

• To secure them for the nation

Which word completes this phrase from the Preamble: "promote the general ______"?

• Welfare

• Defense

• Justice

• Liberty

What does the Preamble say about justice?

• To establish it

• To promote it

• To ensure it

• To provide it

Which of the following is a goal mentioned in the Preamble?

• To form a new government

• To ensure equal rights

• To provide for the common defense

• To abolish taxes

What is the final phrase of the Preamble?

• do ordain and establish this Constitution

• for the United States of America

• for ourselves and our Posterity

• to secure the Blessings of Liberty

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Preamble?

• To form a more perfect Union

• To ensure equal wealth

• To establish Justice

• To provide for the common defense