Understanding the U.S. Constitution

The video tutorial discusses the creation of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 by the founding fathers. It highlights the purpose of the Constitution as a guiding document for the new nation, emphasizing principles of justice, liberty, and welfare. The Preamble is introduced and explained, outlining the goals of forming a more perfect union, establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, providing for common defense, promoting general welfare, and securing liberty for future generations.

In what year did the founding fathers agree to write the U.S. Constitution?

• 1776

• 1812

• 1787

• 1801

What is the first part of the U.S. Constitution called?

• The Articles

• The Amendments

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

Which of the following is NOT a goal mentioned in the Preamble?

• Ensure domestic tranquility

• Establish justice

• Promote the general welfare

• Expand territory

What does the Preamble aim to secure for the people?

• Wealth

• Liberty

• Power

• Territory

Who were the authors of the U.S. Constitution referred to as?

• The Revolutionaries

• The Founding Fathers

• The Patriots

• The Legislators

What was the main purpose of writing the U.S. Constitution?

• To list grievances

• To establish a monarchy

• To form a new government

• To declare independence

Which phrase is part of the Preamble?

• Form a more perfect union

• Expand the nation

• Create a strong military

• Ensure freedom for all

What does the Preamble say about justice?

• It should be expanded

• It should be limited

• It should be ignored

• It should be established

What is the ultimate goal of the Preamble for future generations?

• To secure wealth

• To ensure liberty

• To establish power

• To expand territory