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What is the purpose of the Constitution?
A written plan for our nation's government
"Provide the common defense" means ______________.
To protect us from other people or countries.
What is one way we could establish justice in our classroom?
Make sure everyone gets what they need to be successful.
All kids need different supports to be successful in school, such as extra help in math or reading.
What does, "Insure domestic tranquility" mean?
To make sure we all have a nice life and get along with one another
The words, "We the People" are from the ____________ of the United States Constitution.
Preamble
The colonists used the words, "We the People" to _________________.
Show the Constitution was created for all people
Explain what "Establish Justice" means.
To make things fair and honest for everyone.
What is the purpose of the articles?
Tells the parts of the government and defines the purpose
We the ___________ of the United States,
people
in order to form a more perfect __________,
union
establish __________,
justice
What is the purpose of the amendments?
Makes changes to the Constitution
Our United States Constitution was signed by the Founding Fathers in _____________?
1787
and secure the _____________ of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,
do ordain and _____________ this _____________ for the United ____________ of America.
establish
Constitution
States
What is the first part of the Constitution?
Preamble
insure domestic tranquility, ____________ for the common defense,
provide
promote the general _____________,
welfare
What does, "secure the blessings of liberty" mean?
To protect our rights and freedoms and not let anyone take them away.
What does "Promote the general welfare" mean?
To help make life good for everybody.
Making sure people have enough to eat, a place to live, and a sense of feeling safe.