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. The First Amendment also reserves us certain freedoms such as those to speech and religion. Nearly every era of U.S. history is characterized by surges of immigrants coming from suffering countries in search of better lives.
Secure the blessings of liberty
Defense
Method of protecting yourself
What are the 3 C's for process of elimination
Crazy, Close, Correct
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
Justice
A system establishing what is legal and illegal by fair rules
What should you do after your exams?
Immediately after the exam, write down everything you can remember about it: What questions were asked on the exam? (write down as many questions as you can remember) What did you know well? What did you struggle with?
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.
Recently in 2011, ten years after the attacks of September 11th, the American government's obliteration of Osama Bin Laden has marked a step in the country's capabilities for providing national safety
Provide for the common defense
ordain
To establish something by law
I often lose concentration while taking multiple-choice tests. How do I keep that from happening?
Try to focus on each question in turn. Don’t worry about one question while trying to answer another. You might even want to cover up all of the other questions besides the one you are working on.
Start with what you know. This will often give you a more clear focus than trying to answer questions you don’t know. I don’t seem to study
What is the purpose of government as stated in the preamble?
The purpose of our Federal Government, as found in the Preamble of the Constitution, is to "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
Promote the general welfare
The U.S. is committed to the maintenance of a single, unified country. Since the Civil War, America has come to recognize the importance of national stability in the face of severe disagreement. In case of state dispute, the supreme right to settle it is given to the federal government by the Constitution.
American identity is largely characterized by the image of our own President, who is a symbol of national unity.
Form a more perfect union
Domestic
referring to anything at home, not foreign
How do I read the question carefully so that I can understand what a question is really asking?
As you read the question, underline key terms. Be especially careful with questions containing double negatives
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
Posterity
future generations
How can I decide between two very close answers?
If two options are identical, they are both wrong, unless there is a choice which includes both options.
Examine opposites carefully: one is definitely incorrect, and one is likely to be correct.
Explain answers in the margins, especially when you feel like there are “two” best answers