1. Preamble: Introduction to the U.S. Constitution

2. Scale Info
Learning Goal: The student will understand that the American government is based on rule of law and established by the Constitution.
Target: Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution.

3. We the People… Translate the license plates in your notes. (Page 39)
With your table group, write out what you think the 7 goals are on your desks using an expo.

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Preamble Begin?
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5. We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, 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.
What are the 7 goals of the Preamble?
Create a T-Chart and on the left-hand side of your t-chart, write down the 7 goals.

6. 7 Goals of the Preamble (Instructions)
Original Wording
Translation
In order to form a more perfect union
Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
Do ordain and establish the Constitution of the United States of America
In your notes on p. 43, create 2 columns (like this slide) Title the left column Original Wording and the right column Translation Write the 7 goals of the Preamble in it’s original wording on the left column. (copy from slide) Write what each goal means in your own words under the right column.

7. 7 Goals of the Preamble (Answers)
Original Wording
Translation
In order to form a more perfect union
Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
Do ordain and establish the Constitution of the United States of America
To make the country better than it was before
Create a fair legal system
Keep things peaceful at home
Join together to defend against attacks
Help keep people safe and healthy
Make sure freedom and peace are here for us and our descendants
The people have created & agreed to the new plan of government, the U.S. Constitution