Mrs Antey US Government Unit 3 Last video Constitutional Convention Delegates to the Constitutional Convention Independence Hall 1787 The Preamble is the Introduction to the Constitution ID: 554373
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The Preamble to the Constitution
Mrs.
Antey –
US Government Unit 3Slide2
Last video:
Constitutional Convention
Delegates to the
Constitutional Convention
Independence Hall 1787Slide3
The Preamble is the
Introduction
to the ConstitutionSlide4
The Preamble states the goals and purpose of the ConstitutionSlide5
Write down Preamble line by line @ each comma
One famous sentence!!Slide6
“We the People”
The citizens are in charge NOT the government!Slide7
“We the People”
=
Popular Sovereignty
People
are the
source
of government
power
Popular = People | Sovereignty = PowerSlide8
“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 StatesSlide9
“establish justice,”
=
Creating a system which treats everyone fairly
Justice = fairness, objective, impartial, neutralitySlide10
Establish Justice
Justice
= a judge of the supreme court
Justice system
= fair laws, fair punishments
Just
= fair
Laws
Courts
Trials
“Fair”Slide11
“insure domestic tranquility,”
=
Make sure things are
peaceful inside America
Domestic
= inside the country |
Tranquility
= peacefulSlide12
“insure domestic tranquility,”
Domestic
= inside the country |
Tranquility
= peaceful
Keep the Peace inside AmericaSlide13
“provide for the common defense”
=
Keep the country safe!
“Provide for the common defense”Slide14
“promote the general welfare”
=
Make sure people are
healthy
,
happy,
and
prosperous“promote the general welfare”
Welfare
= healthy, happy, and fortunes of a person or group
Promote
= advance or raise someone to a higher levelSlide15
Healthcare
, Environment
,
Education, Infrastructure
“promote the general welfare”
Infrastructure
= buildings, roads, and power suppliesSlide16
“secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity”
Posterity
= future generations
Make sure that everyone enjoys
freedom
now and in the future.Slide17
“do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America”
Ordain
= officially order something
We agree with this document that we have created.Slide18
US Congress passes $633 billion
military spending bill – New York Times
Review – match example with goal of the Preamble
What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?
Provide for the common defenseSlide19
Obamacare
- 26 Million
Americans Now
Have Healthcare
–
Washington Post
Review – match example with goal of the Preamble
What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?
Promote the general welfareSlide20
US Crime is Down for 5
th Straight Year
–
CNN
Review – match example with goal of the Preamble
What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?
Insure domestic tranquilitySlide21
Innocent Man is Set Free after
20 years in Prison –
Dallas Star
Sentinel
Review – match example with goal of the Preamble
What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?
Establish JusticeSlide22
Students learn the importance of voting
– Miami Herald
Review – match example with goal of the Preamble
What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posteritySlide23
Students learn the importance of voting
– Miami Herald
Review – match example with goal of the Preamble
What goal of the Preamble is illustrated by this headline?
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves & our posteritySlide24
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