Do you know?
It is the document which describes how the U.S.government is to function and outlines its limitations
What helps us limit the powers of our government?
A system of checks and balances so that no portion of the government is too powerful.
Provide law and order
Which statement comes first a.) in Order to form a more perfect Union
b.) and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
c.) We the People of the United States
d.) do ordain and establish this Constitution
e.) for the United States of America
f.) establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility
g.) Provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare
C
When was the Pledge first published? and when was it officially recognized by the U.S.
1892--------1924
Another reason for the constitution is to establish what?
Establish 3 branches of Government.
In the Preamble translate what the phrase " Insure domestic tranquility "
Avoid conflicts amongst the states.
Which statement comes 2nd ? a.) in Order to form a more perfect Union
b.) and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
c.) We the People of the United States
d.) do ordain and establish this Constitution
e.) for the United States of America
f.) establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility
g.) Provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare
A
How many changes have there been to the words in the Pledge and when were they made?
Two changes, the first was in 1924, and the second was in 1954.
How many amendments are included in the U.S. Constitution?
27 amendments
What are the 3 branches of Government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
In the Preamble translate what the phrase " provide for the common defense. "
Create and maintain a military.
Which statement comes 5th a.) in Order to form a more perfect Union
b.) and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
c.) We the People of the United States
d.) do ordain and establish this Constitution
e.) for the United States of America
f.) establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility
g.) Provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare
B
In 1954, Congress passed legislation which outlined how citizens should conduct themselves during the reciting of the Pledge, what are they?
1.Citizens should stand upright while placing their right hand over their heart.
2. Those not in military uniform should remove any non religious head covering.
What is the reason for the Constitution?
Create the framework of U.S. government.
In the constitution there is a preamble, what is a preamble ??
A preamble is a statement in a document that tells its purpose, aims, and justification.
In the Preamble translate what the phrase " promote the general welfare "
Protect the freedom and rights of citizens.
Which statement comes 4th? a.) in Order to form a more perfect Union
b.) and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
c.) We the People of the United States
d.) do ordain and establish this Constitution
e.) for the United States of America
f.) establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility
g.) Provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare
G
The pledge is considered to be an oath, what is that oath and who is it to?
The pledge is considered to be an oath, its a promise to remain loyal to the United States of America
Define and limit the powers of government.
In the preamble it states We the people of the United States " in order to form a more perfect union " Please tell me what that means
Join together and unify the colonies as one nation (union)
In the Preamble translate what the phrase " secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity "
Protect the nation and its citizens from those who wish to restrict or eliminate people's freedom and rights.
Put these statements in order a.) in Order to form a more perfect Union
b.) and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
c.) We the People of the United States
d.) do ordain and establish this Constitution
e.) for the United States of America
f.) establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility
g.) Provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare
C, A, F, G, B, D, E
In 1943, the Supreme Court ruled what about the Pledge?
The Supreme Court ruled that no person is required to recite the pledge.