Goals of the Preamble
A system that treats everyone equally (laws, courts)
Establish Justice
America has always been known as a land of opportunity. For example, today, after decades upon decades of improvement, the right to vote is available to all citizens regardless of class, race, etc.
We the people of the United States
Welfare
Happy/Healthy
7th word of the preamble
States
How many goals are stated in the Preamble?
6
This goal keeps the country safe from attacks
Provide for the common defense
Extensive funding and laws contributed to education and health care (i.e., ObamaCare, which makes health insurance a requirement) is an example of the country's continued commitment ensure a quality life for all Americans. The Federal Department of Agriculture also works to regulate food safety and quality.
Promote general welfare
Domestic
at home
15th word of the Preamble
Union
What is the preamble?
The first part or the introduction to the United States Constitution.
Make sure Americans have freedom for generations to come
Secure the blessings of liberty and posterity
The government runs and maintains the Army, the Navy, and the National Guard to protect American civilians from both foreign and domestic threats.
Provide for the common defense
Posterity
Future generations
20th word of the Preamble
Tranquility
What is the purpose of government as stated in the preamble? list 3
"establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity."
Make sure people have good quality lives and are healthy
Promote the general welfare
Teaching students the importance of voting
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
Ordain
to establish by law
26th word of the Preamble
Promote
List the sequence of events for: The U.S. Constitution The Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation
1. The Declaration of Independence
2. The Articles of Confederation
3. The U.S. Constitution
We will try to make a better country than what we had under the Articles of confederation
The Department of Homeland Security was created in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001, and is responsible for protecting U.S. civilians from domestic emergencies such as terrorism, accidents, and natural disasters.
Insure domestic tranquility
Popular sovereignty
People have the power
34th word of the Preamble
Of
According to the preamble what is the source of the governments power?
We the People