Preamble Quiz

What is the preamble?

• An introductory statement or passage that precedes the main text of a document or speech.

• A summary of the main points of a document or speech.

• A concluding statement or passage that follows the main text of a document or speech.

• A statement that clarifies the purpose or intent of a document or speech.

What is the purpose of the preamble?

• To introduce and provide context for a document or a piece of legislation.

• To outline the steps for implementing a document or a piece of legislation.

• To provide a conclusion for a document or a piece of legislation.

• To summarize the main points of a document or a piece of legislation.

How many goals are mentioned in the preamble?

• 1

• 2

• 0

• 3

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a goal in the preamble?

• Promote the general welfare

• Secure the blessings of liberty

• Establish justice

• Ensure domestic tranquility

What does the term 'We the People' refer to in the preamble?

• The government officials

• Citizens or the collective body of individuals who make up the nation

• Foreigners living in the country

• The military forces

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• judicial branch

• administrative branch

• legislative branch

• executive branch

What does the term 'domestic tranquility' mean in the preamble?

• Conflict and unrest within a country or nation.

• Political stability within a country or nation.

• Peace and harmony within a country or nation

• International peace and harmony.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a purpose of the preamble?

• To secure the blessings of liberty

• The purpose of the preamble is not mentioned as a purpose of the preamble.

• To promote the general welfare

• To establish justice

What does the term 'posterity' mean in the preamble?

• Non-human species or animals

• Future generations or descendants

• Present generations or contemporaries

• Past generations or ancestors

Who wrote the preamble?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Gouverneur Morris

• Alexander Hamilton