Understanding the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students understand the purpose and key phrases of the Preamble to the United States Constitution through various question types.
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Understanding the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Refer to your knowledge of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
1. The Preamble begins with the words "We the of the United States."
2. One of the main goals stated in the Preamble is to "form a more perfect ."
3. The phrase "establish " means to create fairness and impartiality.
4. To "insure domestic Tranquility" refers to maintaining peace within the .
5. The Preamble concludes by stating that the Constitution is ordained and established for the United States of America and their .
1. What is the primary purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
To list the powers of the President
To outline the structure of the judicial branch
To state the goals and purposes of the government
To define the rights of individual citizens
2. Which of the following phrases from the Preamble means to protect the country from foreign enemies?
Provide for the common defence
Promote the general Welfare
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
Establish Justice
1. The Preamble is the longest part of the U.S. Constitution.
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False
2. The phrase "promote the general Welfare" means to work for the common good of all citizens.
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False
1. In your own words, explain what it means to "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity."
2. List three of the six goals of the government as stated in the Preamble.