Lesson 67 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Preamble: We the People
The Preamble of the Constitution is the introduction that outlines the purpose of the document.
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Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
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Then & Now
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The Preamble of the Constitution is the introduction that outlines the purpose of the document. It begins with the famous phrase 'We the People,' which emphasizes that the power of the government comes from the citizens. The Preamble explains six goals of the Constitution, including forming a more perfect union, establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, and promoting the general welfare. This powerful statement sets the stage for the rights and responsibilities that follow in the Constitution.
Key Facts
'We the People' signifies that the government derives its power from the citizens.
The Preamble outlines six main goals of the Constitution.
It serves as an introduction to the rights and responsibilities in the Constitution.
Timeline
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
The Civil Rights Act is signed
Astronauts land on the Moon
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the phrase 'We the People' in the Preamble signify?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
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