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Understanding the Preamble

A worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the Preamble to the US Constitution, its purpose, and key phrases.

Grade 6 Social studies Civics & GovernmentThe ConstitutionPreamble of the US Constitution
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2

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NCSS.D2.Civ.3.6-8PreambleUS ConstitutionCivicsGovernmentGrade 6
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Understanding the Preamble

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided word bank to fill in the blanks.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

1. The Preamble is the   to the U.S. Constitution.

2. The phrase 'We the People' means that the power of the government comes from the  .

3. 'Insure domestic Tranquility' means to ensure   within the country.

4. The Preamble lists the   of the Constitution.

goals
citizens
peace
introduction

5. What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

a

To list the amendments

b

To declare independence from Britain

c

To state the goals of the Constitution

d

To describe the branches of government

6. Which of these phrases from the Preamble means to protect the country from enemies?

a

Establish Justice

b

Provide for the common defence

c

Promote the general Welfare

d

Secure the Blessings of Liberty

7. In your own words, explain what 'to form a more perfect Union' means in the Preamble.

8. Why do you think it was important for the framers of the Constitution to include the Preamble?

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