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Preamble to the Constitution Quiz
We the people of the United States,
in order to form a more perfect union,
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,
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
A. We citizens of the U.S. desire better relations between
states
B. protect the freedom of all people
C. make this document the highest law for the entire country
D. protect our natural rights for us now and for future
generations
E. defend our rights from enemies
F. ensure just laws are fairly enforced
G. promote peace among the people
8. Why did the authors of the Constitution write the Preamble?
A. The Preamble was a famous speech given by President Lincoln about our Constitution.
B. The Preamble was a newspaper written about the need to free slaves.
C. The Preamble was written to explain the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
D. The Preamble was written to explain the purpose of the Constitution.
9. Why does the Preamble to the Constitution start with the words "We the people...."?
A. These words were written to emphasize that government gets its authority from the people
B. These words were written for members of the Congress and Senate.
C. These words were written for the committee who wrote the document.
D. These words were written for the British who supported our country.
10. The purpose of the Constitution, according to the Preamble, is to?
A. Let the people know that their rights come from government itself.
B. "Secure the blessings of liberty" (protect our natural rights).
C. Form a government powerful enough to take away the rights of citizens.
D. Ensure that people know the government is supreme.