Understanding the Preamble
A worksheet for Grade 7 social studies students to explore and understand the Preamble of the US Constitution.
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Understanding the Preamble of the US Constitution
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Read the Preamble to the US Constitution carefully and answer the questions that follow. Use complete sentences where appropriate.
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 begins with the words "We the of the United States."
2. One of the goals stated in the Preamble is to establish .
3. "Insure domestic " means to ensure peace within the country.
4. The Preamble states that the Constitution was established to secure the Blessings of .
1. What is the main purpose of the Preamble to the US Constitution?
To list the powers of the President
To declare independence from Great Britain
To state the goals and purposes of the government
To outline the amendments to the Constitution
2. Which phrase from the Preamble best represents the idea of protecting the country from outside threats?
establish Justice
insure domestic Tranquility
provide for the common defence
promote the general Welfare
1. In your own words, explain what "form a more perfect Union" means.
2. Why do you think the framers of the Constitution included the phrase "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity"?
Match each phrase from the Preamble with its meaning.
1. establish Justice
a. To ensure peace within the country
2. insure domestic Tranquility
b. To create a fair legal system
3. promote the general Welfare
c. To work for the good of all citizens
1. The Preamble is the longest part of the US Constitution.
True
False
2. The Preamble outlines the specific laws of the United States.
True
False
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