1. Preamble (Interpretation)
What are the goals and purposes of government according to the Preamble?
Essential Question:
SS.7.C.1.6:
Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution.

2. Hook Click on image to watch short video on Preamble.
Questions to consider:
1. Why does the Preamble start with “We the People”?

3. Why we say “We The People”
“I Do”
Why we say “We The People”
Before the Constitution, important documents/treaties talked about the United States -- then listed the states individually by name!!!
To show the new country was united and for the people, founding fathers wrote ''We the People'‘.

4. in Order to form a more perfect Union
To make the country better than it was before (under the Articles of Confederation.

5. establish Justice
Improve the court system by making it a fair legal system.

6. insure domestic Tranquility
Keep things peaceful at home in all states

7. provide from the common defense
Join together to defend against attacks against enemies.

8. promote the general Welfare
Help keep people safe and healthy. (Have good living conditions.)

9. secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
Have freedom for themselves and future Americans.

10. Do ordain and establish the Constitution of the United States of America
The people have created and agreed to the new plan of government, the U.S. Constitution.

11. The statement below was made by President Lyndon B
The statement below was made by President Lyndon B. Johnson during an address to the nation on March 31, “I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President.”
Which intention of the Preamble is reflected in the statement?
Government holds frequent elections.
Government exists to serve the people.
Government promotes the general welfare.
Government provides for the common defense.
“You Do” Closure
3. In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?
The people express their will through political parties.
The people express their will by directly creating laws.
Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them.
Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them.
This newspaper headline describes an event in U.S. history.
Which government purpose identified in the Preamble is reflected in the headline?
ensure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
secure the blessings of liberty
provide for the common defense B A
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12. Preamble (Interpretation)
What are the goals and purposes of government according to the Preamble?
Essential Question:
Exit Slip:
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