Government Protection

The preamble of the constitution says one purpose of government is to "secure the blessings of liberty". This means...

• Maintain order & safety

• Protect national security

• Promote the general welfare

• Protection of rights

The preamble of the constitution says one purpose of government is to "establish justice & insure domestic tranquility". This means...

• Maintain order and safety

• Protect national security

• Promote the general welfare

• Protection of rights

Which of the following photos is an example of "providing for the common defense" or in other words, maintaining national security!

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Which purpose of government does this image represent?

• Maintain order & safety

• Protect national security

• Promote the general welfare

• Protection of rights

If a disaster hits the nation, the role of the government to help out the people is this phrase of the preamble:

• establish justice

• we the people

• promote the general welfare

• in order to form a more perfect union

The Preamble is important because it...

• Describes the structure of the U.S. government.

• Outlines the freedoms and protections individuals have.

• Establishes independence from Great Britain.

• Sets out the purposes of the government and reasons for writing the Constitution.

Match with the meaning

Provide for the common defense

• to gain and keep peace in the United States

• set up a fair system of laws

• for all citizens throughout the United States of America

• in order to begin a better national government

• to create a strong military for protection of all US citizens

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the government in terms of protection?

• Providing healthcare services

• Ensuring national security

• Building public schools

• Regulating trade

What is the term used to describe government actions aimed at protecting the environment?

• Economic policy

• Environmental protection

• Social welfare

• Public safety

Which government agency is primarily responsible for protecting the country from foreign threats?

• Department of Education

• Department of Defense

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Department of Transportation