Preamble of Constitution

Question 1

fPreamble (Constitution)

Answer 1

tells the goal of government

Question 2

popular sovereignty

Answer 2

when the people have power over the government, rather than a monarch or single person in power

Question 3

social contract

Answer 3

an implied agreement between society and people in the government, often to sacrifice something for a benefit

Question 4

what does the preamble mean by…
“in order to form a more perfect Union”

Answer 4

working with states to utilize the strengths of each

Question 5

what does the preamble mean by…
“establish justice”

Answer 5

rule by fair laws that apply to everyone

Question 6

what does the preamble mean by…
“insure domestic tranquility”

Answer 6

no fighting (peace)

Question 7

what does the preamble mean by…
“provide for the common defense”

Answer 7

government would be responsible for protecting common people from invaders and internal threats

Question 8

what does the preamble mean by…
“promote the general welfare”

Answer 8

support an economy where everyone could prosper

Question 9

what does the preamble mean by…
“secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity”

Answer 9

be able to have freedom now and for future generations