The Preamble

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What is the first paragraph of the Constitution called?

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The Preamble

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Why are the first three words of the Preamble, "We the People" important?

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It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the people

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The phrase "establish justice" in the Preamble means...

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provide fairness for all

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Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"

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common defense

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The phrase "insure domestic tranquility" in the Preamble means...

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promise that everything in our country will be peaceful

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Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Everyone deserves to be treated fairly!"? Options: domestic tranquility, establish justice, common defense, perfect union

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establish justice

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The phrase "in order to form a more perfect union" in the Preamble means...

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bring the people and states together to form a country

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Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "Our home and country should be a peaceful and happy place to live." Options: domestic tranquility, liberty, common defense, perfect union

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domestic tranquility

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Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying, "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, shelter and clothing."? Options: form a more perfect union, provide for the common defense, secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, promote the general welfare

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promote the general welfare

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

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secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity