The preamble

1. The The
PreamblePreamble
The introduction to the ConstitutionThe introduction to the Constitution

2. YAHOO!!!!!!!!YAHOO!!!!!!!!

3. The SIX Goals of the Constitution.The SIX Goals of the Constitution.
We the people in order to form a more perfect We the people in order to form a more perfect
union…..union…..
Establish justice…..Establish justice…..
Insure domestic tranquility….Insure domestic tranquility….
Provide for the common defence….Provide for the common defence….
Promote the general welfare…..Promote the general welfare…..
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and
our posterity……..our posterity……..

4. Goal #1Goal #1
We the people in order to form a We the people in order to form a moremore perfectperfect
unionunion…….…….
Why is the word “more” important?Why is the word “more” important?
What does the word union signify?What does the word union signify?

5. Goal #2Goal #2
Establish justice…..Establish justice…..
What does the word “justice” mean?What does the word “justice” mean?

6. Goal #3Goal #3
Insure domestic tranquility…..Insure domestic tranquility…..
What does the word “domestic” mean?What does the word “domestic” mean?
What does the word “tranquility” mean?What does the word “tranquility” mean?

7. Goal #4Goal #4
Provide for the common defence…..Provide for the common defence…..
This one is pretty self explanatory, but what do you This one is pretty self explanatory, but what do you
think it means?think it means?

8. Goal #5Goal #5
Promote the general welfare…..Promote the general welfare…..
What do you think the word “welfare” means? What do you think the word “welfare” means?

9. Goal #6Goal #6
Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and
our posterity…..our posterity…..
Blessings?Blessings?
Liberty?Liberty?
Posterity?Posterity?

10. I love spaghetti and the Preamble!!!!I love spaghetti and the Preamble!!!!

11. See you soon, have a wonderful See you soon, have a wonderful
day!!!!day!!!!

12. Preamble Poster
1. Fold Construction paper into
thirds.
2. Draw a picture for each of
the six goals stated in the
Preamble. Three on the front,
three on the back.
a. All Pictures must be in full
color.
b. No Stick Figures.
c. Three must be drawn by
each member of group.
d. Must be original! Pictures
can be about anything as long
as you can relate them to the
specific goal.
e. Must be in order.
3. Title each goal.
4. Put names on paper.
When I have
checked for
completion you
may write a two-
three sentence
explanation for
each picture.
Then, staple it to
the back of your
poster.