Bell Ringer Analyze the six purposes of government

Bell Ringer • Analyze the six purposes of government stated in the Preamble (introduction) of the Constitution (page 131 in your textbook). In your opinion, which purpose of government is the most important? Explain the reason for your answer in detail.

The Preamble to the Constitution

Last class: Constitutional Convention Independence Hall 1787 Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

The Preamble is the Introduction to the Constitution

The Preamble states the goals and purpose of the Constitution

SS. 7. C. 1. 6 – Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution

Write down Preamble line by line @ each comma One famous sentence!!

“We the People” The citizens are in charge, NOT the government!

“We the People” = Popular Sovereignty People are the source of government power Popular = People | Sovereignty = Power

“in order to form a more perfect union” = To make a better country. Union = a group that comes together for a common purpose Union = United States

“establish justice” = Creating a system which treats everyone fairly Justice = fairness, objective, impartial, neutrality

Establish Justice Laws Courts Trials “Fair” Justice = a judge of the supreme court Justice system = fair laws, fair punishments

“insure domestic tranquility” = Make sure things are peaceful inside America Domestic = inside the country | Tranquility = peaceful

“insure domestic tranquility” Keep the Peace inside America Domestic = inside the country | Tranquility = peaceful

“Provide for the common defense” “provide for the common defense” = Keep the country safe!

“promote the general welfare” = Make sure people are healthy, happy, and prosperous Welfare = healthy, happy, and fortunes of a person or group Promote = advance or raise someone to a higher level

“promote the general welfare” Healthcare, Environment, Education, Infrastructure = buildings, roads, and power supplies

“secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity” Make sure that everyone enjoys freedom now and in the future. Posterity = future generations

“do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America” We agree with this document that we have created. Ordain = officially order something

Review – match example with goal of the Preamble US Congress passes $633 billion military spending bill – New York Times What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline? Provide for the common defense

Review – match example with goal of the Preamble Obamacare - 26 Million Americans Now Have Healthcare – Washington Post What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline? Promote the general welfare

Review – match example with goal of the Preamble US Crime is Down for 5 th Straight Year – CNN What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline? Insure domestic tranquility

Review – match example with goal of the Preamble Innocent Man is Set Free after 20 years in Prison – Dallas Star Sentinel What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline? Establish Justice

Review – match example with goal of the Preamble Students learn the importance of voting – Miami Herald What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline? Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity

Review – match example with goal of the Preamble Students learn the importance of voting – Miami Herald What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline? Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posterity

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