The Preamble

When did the founding fathers write this document?

• 1787

• 1897

• 1987

What important (written) document is this song about?

• Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• Magna Carta

The first part of the Constitution is called the ________.

• Preamble

• Introduction

• 1st Article

What does the Preamble of the Constitution say?

• It says our country is the best.

• It declares our independence from Britain.

• It says what our Founding Fathers set out to do with (the goals of) the Constitution.

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

• We the Leaders

• We the States

• We the People

What is one of the rights established by the Constitution that is shown in the video?

• Right to a lawyer

• Freedom of religion

• Right to vote

The people wanted a land of ________.

• Liberty

• Opportunity

• Monarchy

The constitution was created:  in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and _________________.

• secure the blessings of liberty

• ensure power for the President

• declare independence from dictators