The 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

Which image below is a picture of the United States Constitution?

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What is the Preamble?

• The introduction to the Articles of Confederation

• The conclusion to the Articles of Confederation

• The introduction to the Constitution

• The conclusion to the Constitution

Why was the constitution necessary?

• The Articles of Confederation were too weak.

• The King of England demanded that Constitution be written.

• The framers thought it was a good idea.

• The framers thought it was a bad idea.

Which is NOT a characteristic of the framers?

• wealthy

• slave owners

• land owners

• loyalty to the King of England

The phrase "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" means ________________________.

• make sure freedom and fairness continues for all generations

• care for those in need

• begin fairness for all

• give protection to everyone

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

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 "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