Preamble Review

What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

According to the Preamble, where does the authority of the federal government come from? 

• Electoral College
• the states
• the people
• the President

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

• common defense
• domestic tranquility
• perfect union
• liberty

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!" Hint`What word means freedom???

• liberty

• common defense

• domestic tranquility

• general welfare

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea ensuring fairness?"

• General Welfare

• Domestic Tranquility

• Justice

• Common Defense

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?"

• Justice

• Common Defense

• General Welfare

• Domestic Tranquility

The Preamble lists the __________ of the United States Constitution. (p. 14)

• Grievances
• Unalienable Rights
• Purposes
• Weaknesses

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter."

• perfect union
• common defense
• liberty
• general welfare

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

• We the People
• do ordain and establish
• to ourselves and our posterity
• in order to form a more perfect union

What does the word tranquility mean?

• Calm/peaceful

• Sleepy/tired

• Crazy/chaotic

• All of the above