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Lesson 3 -2 The Preamble

Lesson 3 -2: The Preamble L 4 WARM UP To the best of your ability, write down the Preamble from memory. Hint: Sing it if you must!

Lesson 3 -2: The Preamble Schoolhouse Rock – The Preamble

Lesson 3 -2: The Preamble R 5 ESSENTIAL QUESTION What are the goals of the Constitution? LEARNING TARGET Ø I can explain the six goals of the Constitution as stated in the Preamble. VOCAB Add to Section 2: Vocabulary (1) v The Preamble

Lesson 3 -2: The Preamble L 4 Attach the Preamble to the U. S. Constitution. Bonus Challenge – Memorize the Preamble for a treat by March 15 th.

Lesson 3 -2: The Preamble VOCAB T P the introduction to the U. S. Constitution REAMBLE setting out. HE its purpose

Lesson 3 -2: The Preamble R CLASS NOTES 5 Understanding the Goals of the New Government Read 9. 2 “The Preamble Tells the Goals of Government” (page 166). Create the following chart and complete as you read. Goal Explanation Examples

Lesson 3 -2: The Preamble Goal “To form a more perfect Union” “Establish justice” “Insure domestic tranquility” Explanation Create a nation in which the states work together “e pluribus unum” Synchronization Make laws and set up courts that are fair equal treatment under the law Keep peace within the country “Provide for the common defense” Safeguard the country against attack “Promote the general welfare” Contribute to the happiness and wellbeing of all the people “Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity” Make sure people today and in the future remain free Examples Create federal laws Common celebrations U. S. postal system U. S. currency & banking system court and jury system Federal court due process right to an attorney common impartial judge interpretation National Guard F. B. I. Federal marshals Military (Army, Navy, Air Force) The Pentagon C. I. A. and N. S. A. Social Security Unemployment, Food Stamps Scientific research (CDC, NIH) F. D. A. and O. S. H. A. Commission on Civil Rights National Council on Disabilities I. D. E. A. curb cuts

Lesson 3 -2: The Preamble L 4 WRAP UP How does the Preamble reflect the principle of popular sovereignty? “We the people” expresses that the people are the source of the government’s power. On Edmodo… Which goal of the Preamble do you think is MOST important? Why?