Lesson 3 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Preamble: We the People
The Preamble of the Constitution begins with the powerful words 'We the People,' emphasizing that the government's authority comes from the citizens.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The Preamble of the Constitution begins with the powerful words 'We the People,' emphasizing that the government's authority comes from the citizens. This introduction outlines the purposes of the Constitution, such as promoting justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, and securing the blessings of liberty. By starting with 'We the People,' the framers highlighted the importance of popular sovereignty, meaning that the government is accountable to the people it serves.
Key Facts
The Preamble introduces the Constitution and its purposes.
It begins with the phrase 'We the People.'
The concept of popular sovereignty means the government derives its power from the people.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What phrase begins the Preamble of the Constitution?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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