Transcript Preamble: Introduction to the US Constitution

Preamble: Introduction to the
U.S. Constitution
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.
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.
So how does the
Preamble Begin?
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 We the People of the United
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.
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.
7 Goals of the Preamble (Instructions)
Original Wording
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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
Translation
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 Goals of the Preamble (Answers)
Translation
Original Wording
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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