Preamble Vocabulary

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"

• liberty

• common defense

• domestic tranquility

• general welfare

For us and our future generations would describe which part of the Preamble?

• We the People

• do ordain and establish

• to ourselves and our posterity

• in order to form a more perfect union

the INTRODUCTION to the Constitution

• Preamble

• Article 1

• Article II

Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?

• Bill of Rights 

• Article IV

• Preamble 

• Article I 

What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Constitution?

• To outline the laws and regulations of the United States

• To introduce the goals and underlying principles of the Constitution

• To define the powers of the executive branch

• To list the rights of the citizens

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In the Preamble, what does it mean when it says, "We the people...?"

• The constitution was written for all the people of the United States.

• The constitution was only written for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.

• Referring to "the people" who authored the constitution.

• The people of Massachusetts.

Which phrase from the Preamble refers to the idea of fairness and justice for all?

• A) establish justice

• B) ensure domestic tranquility

• C) provide for the common defense

• D) promote the general welfare

What does the phrase 'insure domestic tranquility' in the Preamble mean?

• A) To maintain peace within the country

• B) To protect against foreign enemies

• C) To promote economic growth

• D) To ensure freedom of speech

Which part of the Preamble suggests the idea of a unified nation?

• A) in order to form a more perfect union

• B) establish justice

• C) provide for the common defense

• D) promote the general welfare

The phrase 'provide for the common defense' in the Preamble means what?

• A) To protect the country from external threats

• B) To ensure economic stability

• C) To promote education

• D) To maintain public health