The U.S. Constitution and Its Principles for a New Nation

The video introduces the U.S.A. and its government, focusing on the Constitution. It explains how the founding fathers in 1787 established principles to ensure freedom and how these principles were documented in the Constitution. The Preamble, the first part of the Constitution, outlines the goals of forming a more perfect union, establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, providing for defense, promoting welfare, and securing liberty. The video reiterates the importance of these founding principles and concludes with a recitation of the Preamble.

What year did the founding fathers agree to write the Constitution?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1800

• 1791

What is the primary purpose of the Constitution as mentioned in the introduction?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a list of laws

• To outline principles for freedom

• To declare independence

Which part of the Constitution explains the goals of the founding fathers?

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The Amendments

• The Articles

What is one of the goals mentioned in the Preamble?

• To form a more perfect union

• To establish a monarchy

• To promote individual wealth

• To ensure global peace

What does the Preamble aim to secure for future generations?

• Economic prosperity

• The blessings of liberty

• Military dominance

• Technological advancement

How does the Preamble describe the people of the United States?

• As individuals seeking wealth

• As a unified nation

• As citizens of the world

• As subjects of the crown