The Core Purpose of the United States Government Explained
Understanding the critical purpose of the United States Government as outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution. The analysis delves into the goals of forming a more perfect union, establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, providing for the common defense, promoting the general welfare, and securing the blessings of liberty. It emphasizes the fundamental principles of popular sovereignty and the government's responsibility to serve the people.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Bell Ringer Restate and answer: What do you think is the most important purpose (or job) of the United States Government? Explain why!
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 Just = fair
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 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 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 5th 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
VIDEO Schoolhouse Rock - The Preamble
