The Preamble

The __________________ is the highest law in the land.

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Preamble

Which was NOT a purpose of the United States Constitution?

• to outline a new government

• to outline the laws people in the United States must follow

• to declare the country’s independence from England

• to outline the rights the people in the United States have

Who were the “framers” or “founding fathers” of the United States?

• the men who wrote the US Constitution

• the men who wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”

• the men who fought in the war against England

• the men who built the Statue of Liberty

Which is NOT a characteristic of the framers?

• wealthy

• slave owners

• land owners

• loyalty to the King of England

What year was the constitution written and ratified?

• 1787

• 1687

• 1987

• 1887

Why are the first three words of the Preamble of the Constitution, “We the people” important?

• It illustrates how the people have no voice in government.

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

• It illustrates how the purpose of the government is to serve the president.

• It illustrates how the King is in charge of the government.

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

• care for those in need

• begin fairness for all

• make sure freedom and fairness continue for all generations

• give protection to everyone

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

• promise that everything in our country will be peaceful

• give protection to everyone

• being fairness for all

• care for those in need

The phrase "provide for the common defense" in the Preamble means ________________________.

• all citizens in the US

• begin fairness for all

• give protection to everyone

• make sure freedom and fairness continues for all generations

The phrase "promote the general welfare" in the Preamble means ___________________________.

• give protection to everyone

• begin fairness for all

• all the citizens of the US

• care for those in need