Preamble ORQ/MC
1.
The preamble to the United States
Constitution explains:
(SS-05-1.1.1) o
The basic purposes of the U.S.
Government o
The powers of the U.S. president o
Why Americans wanted independence from Britain o
How the branches of government are divided
2.
The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution specifically states that the government should: (SS-05-1.1.1) o
Establish public schools o
Provide social security for the elderly o
Establish procedures for voting o
Provide for the common defense
3.
The Supreme Court is part of the:
(SS-05-1.2.1) o
Legislative branch of government o
Judicial branch of government o
Electoral branch of government o
Executive branch of government
ORQ
(SS-05-1.1.1)
4.
The leader of the executive branch at the state level is the: o
Mayor o
Governor o
President o
Commissioner
(SS-05-1.2.1)
5.
Additions to the Constitution are called
(SS-05-1.3.1) o vetoes o laws o amendments o rights
6.
In a federal system of government, a greater share of the power and authority goes to:
(SS-05-1.2.2) o
The states o
The national government o
The people and the states o
The state and national governments
The Preamble, the introduction to the U.S. Constitution, establishes the basic purposes of the government of the
United States and the individual rights of its citizens.
The Preamble: We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, ensure 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.
List two purposes of the government of the United States that are found in the Preamble.
B.
Explain how the two purposes you chose in part a. protect the rights of individual citizens.

Examples to look for in student responses:
Multiple Choice
1.
A
2.
D
3.
B
4.
B
5.
C
6.
B
ORQ
A
Insure domestic tranquility provide common defense promote general welfare secure liberty
B to make sure citizens are provided safety and peace by the government set up a military to protect citizens all citizens have the right to a good way of life all citizens have freedom that are protected by the government

Scoring Guide
4 Student lists two purposes of the government as found in the
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Student thoroughly explains, using extensive details, how the 2 purposes protect the rights of individual citizens.
3 Student lists two purposes of the government as found in the
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Student explains, using broad details, how the 2 purposes protect the rights of individual citizens.
2 Student correctly identifies one purpose of the government as found in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Student explains, using basic details, how the purpose protects the rights of individual citizens, OR Student lists two purposes and does not explain
1 Student attempts to identify at least one purpose of the government as listed in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
Student demonstrates minimal or no understanding of the rights of individual citizens.
0 The answer is irrelevant or illogical.
B No answer is given.