Understanding the Preamble to the Constitution

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What is the purpose of the preamble to the Constitution?

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To establish justice

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What does the concept of popular sovereignty mean?

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The authority of the government comes from the people

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What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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Lack of an executive branch

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What does it mean to 'ensure domestic tranquility'?

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To maintain peace within the country

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Why was the goal of 'providing for the common defense' important?

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To protect the people from foreign threats

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What does the goal of 'promoting the general welfare' mean?

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To support the well-being of the people

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What is the significance of the phrase 'we the people'?

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It signifies that the authority comes from the people.

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What is the goal of 'establishing justice'?

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To have a fair and impartial legal system

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Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Options: Lack of a judicial branch, Lack of an executive branch, Lack of a legislative branch, All of the above

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All of the above

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What is the final goal stated in the preamble?

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To secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and future generations