This slide show has been created by Eric Arbetter at Barrington Elementary School.
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These lessons are designed to reinforce
The Constitution
Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents
shaping constitutional democracy in the United
States. (1.1; 1.2)
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Whenever you see this picture, you will
need to write the answer in your journal.
Read the Preamble and
answer the following
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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.
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List 3 reasons that the people of the
United States wrote the Constitution.
1.
2.
3.
To set up a stronger government
To ensure peace and justice among the people
To make sure that U.S. citizens will always be
free
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Preamble.
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some answers.
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Summarize the Preamble in your own words.
We, the citizens of the USA, are writing this
constitution to accomplish several goals. Some of
these goals are: create fairness; keep peace; and
provide a system of defense. Accomplishing these
goals will help form a stronger country.
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Preamble.
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a sample answer.
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State the main purpose of the Preamble.
(Remember, a Preamble is an introduction to
something.)
The main purpose of the
Preamble is to set forth the goals
the Constitution will achieve.
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Preamble.
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a sample answer.
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