The Preamble – Flashcards

An introductory statement; particularly the introductory part of a constitution or statute that states the reasons for and intent of the law

The political leaders of the United States who helped in creating its system of government.

The administration of law; esp the establishment or determination of rights according to the rule of law.

All future generations.

To order by law, to enact.

Pertaining to a union of states under a central government.

Money.

The doctrine that citizens have the power to decide how the country should operate.

Marked by enthusiastic support for one's country and way of life.

A: the administration of law

1. To form a more perfect Union 2. Establish Justice 3. Insure domestic Tranquility 4. Provide for the common defense 5. Promote the general Welfare 6. Secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity

D: posterity

There are four main purposes of the Preamble. The first is to serve as an introduction for the Constitution. The function of the Preamble is to outline the goals of a united government as originally designed by the Framers. It also explains the purpose of the Constitution. The Preamble also establishes that power of the government comes from the people who live in the country and not from the people who are in power.

D: All the states working as a single nation

A: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

The goal of securing the blessings of liberty is reflected in many ways today throughout the United States. For example, the US has added a Bill of Rights to the Constitution to make sure all citizens are aware of their rights and to guarantee that those rights are protected. Another example is that the Constitution is open to amendments, which means that with time more rights can be added with the changes in beliefs; this includes voting and citizenship rights. A third example of securing blessings and liberty is that citizens in the United States have the ability to protest against injustice. When Americans believe that the government is doing something wrong, they have the ability to protest and petition against it without the fear of suppression from higher authorities. The United States tries to pass liberty on to future generations by teaching the youth why knowing their rights is important and teaching them about their rights, government, and the economic system in school

D: promoting the general welfare

The phrase "We the People" introduces the United States Constitution. The purpose of these words is to establish that the American government system is led by its citizens. Citizens have the power to decide how the country will operate. This is known as popular sovereignty, which is one of the foundations of American government. The government does not get its power from a king or Congress, it receives all of its power from the people it serves. The concept of popular sovereignty is reflected in the United States today because people have the right to vote. They can elect representatives and the president. If they are unhappy with elected officials, they have the right to replace them. Citizens also have the right to protest against their government without the fear of suppression or oppression from higher authorities.

The Food and Drug Administration tries to promote the general welfare by testing food to make sure it is safe before humans consume it.

B: students . . . their First Amendment rights

B: The Articles of Confederation based the number of votes a state had in Congress on the size of its population.

B: promoting the general welfare

*NOT C*

D: The Framers

A: establishing federal courts

D: Americans singing patriotic songs after the 9/11 terrorist attacks took place

B: the states

C: insuring domestic tranquility

B: States could make their own money and assign it a specific value.