The Preamble
(to the Constitution)
What to do:
• The Preamble to the Constitution is in
paragraph form. It states the goals of our
country.
• Solve the Preamble puzzle, write the
introduction paragraph on the back of the
puzzle sheet.
• Unscramble the preamble vocabulary words
writing them down. EX: word: union
• We’ll correct puzzle & vocab. definitions in
a bit…GO!
Preamble
The Preamble: COPY ONTO YOUR
PAPER EXACTLY
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 blessing of
liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do
ordain and establish this Constitution for the
United States of America.
Preamble Vocab:
• Union: The act or uniting/coming together to
form the U.S.A.
• Justice: Fairness, treat people with respect.
• Domestic: home, on U.S.A. soil.
• Tranquility: Calm, peaceful, happiness
• Common Defense: A military defending our
country & rights.
• Welfare: Responsibility of government to
provide, health, happiness, prosperity.
• Liberty: Freedoms
• Posterity: Future generations
• Ordain: To make Constitution document
official.
Posterity vs Prosperity
Posterity: Future generations, your
kids and their kids and their kids and
their kids etc…
Prosperity: To have money or wealth,
not necessarily loaded or rich but
financially okay!
Now we will Sing!
Preamble must be memorized by:
Thursday 12th.
Singing is a great way to learn the
words!
You will present by yourself in front
of your teacher and class on due
date.
Now that you’ve solved the puzzle and understand the meaning of all
the words, rewrite the preamble using YOUR own words.
Coordinate your answers to the following #s:
1. We the people of the United States = (We, the citizens of America)
2. In order to form a more perfect union =(cooperation among the
states, strong relationship between states and national government)
3. Establish justice =
4. Insure domestic tranquility =
5. Provide for the common defense =
6. Promote the general welfare =
7. And secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity =
8. Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of
America =
Now that you’ve solved the puzzle and understand the meaning of all the words,
rewrite the preamble using YOUR own words. Coordinate your answers to the
following #s:
1. We the people of the United States = (We, the citizens of America)
2. In order to form a more perfect union =(cooperation among the states, strong
relationship between states and national government)
3. Establish justice =(rule by laws, not by military or a king)
4. Insure domestic tranquility =(keeping peace and maintain order)
5. Provide for the common defense =(protecting the nation against foreign enemies)
6. Promote the general welfare =(supporting an economy and a society in which people can
prosper)
7. And secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity =(protecting freedoms
and preserving those freedoms for the future generations of Americans)
8. Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America =
(This document will be set up for the people of the USA, a living written promise to the
people)
Answers to Preamble Breakdown:
1.
We, the citizens of America. (Representatives in Congress)
2.
Want the United States to group together and have a better system of
government than it had under King George. (50 states together as one)
3.
We want the government to treat all Americans fairly and respectfully. (system
of courts, States and Supreme Court)
4.
We want life to be peaceful and safe in all states/homes. (police, fire department)
5.
We want the United States government to be able to defend itself against enemies
foreign and domestic. (armed forces, FBI)
6.
We want to enjoy good living conditions and government to assist if needed.
(Health care, food/clothing banks)
7.
We want Americans to be free and to pass that freedom on to future generations
of Americans. (Bill of Rights, 1st 10 Amendments)
8.
For our union of states this document will be set up for the people of the USA
and it will become a living written promise to the people. (Working, living
document)