Understanding the U.S. Constitution

In what year did the Founding Fathers agree to write the Constitution?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1800

• 1791

What was a primary objective of the Founding Fathers when drafting the Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To keep people free

• To declare war

• To create new states

What is the introductory section of the U.S. Constitution called?

• The Amendments

• The Articles

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

What phrase marks the beginning of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

• "When in the Course of human events"

• "We hold these truths to be self-evident"

• "We the People"

• "Four score and seven years ago"

According to the Preamble, what is one of the purposes of the Constitution concerning fairness?

• To abolish justice

• To establish justice

• To delay justice

• To deny justice

What does the Preamble aim to ensure regarding peace and order within the nation?

• Insure foreign alliances

• Insure domestic tranquility

• Insure economic prosperity

• Insure military strength

What is a goal of the Constitution related to the country's protection?

• Provide for individual wealth

• Provide for common defense

• Provide for state militias

• Provide for international trade

The Preamble seeks to secure the blessings of liberty for whom?

• Only the wealthy

• Current and future generations

• Foreign allies

• Government officials