The Preamble to The Constitution outlines goals of The Constitution. The first goal of good government is to provide a more perfect ______________________________. The second goal is to protect the rights of the people.
The Preamble to The Constitution outlines goals of The Constitution. The first goal of good government is to provide a more perfect ______________________________. The second goal is to protect the rights of the people.
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The Preamble to The Constitution outlines goals of The Constitution. The first goal of good government is to provide a more perfect ______________________________. The second goal is to protect the rights of the people.
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• Goals of the Constitution (Intro) ○ Since the arrival of the ____________ and the writing of the Mayflower Compact, American government has been based on the _____________________________________. ○ The Preamble to the Constitution outlines _______________________ of the Constitution. ○ The Constitution strives to correct the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by creating a “__________________” – including the federal government and the governments of each state. ○ Ultimately, the Convention’s new basis for government is a _____________ build upon the doctrine of “________________________________________.” ○ Some delegates were ______________________________________ and demanded a “_______ _________” before they could support the Constitution. 1-4 Founding Documents (pt 2) The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
1. The Preamble of the Constitution
a. The Preamble begins with the words “We the people.” These words stress that our government was ____________________________ of the United States. We the As is clearly stated, the American people “do ordain [order] and establish this People… Constitution.” i. Jefferson believed that _______________________________________________. He foresaw government quickly degenerating without an _____________ and __________ people to uphold their liberties. 2. 6 goals in the Preamble a. The first goal of good government is to provide a more perfect _________ than was found under the Articles of Confederation. i. It was difficult for our founders to unite thirteen independent states. ii.They recognized that it would be much easier to ____________________ For a more the liberties they won in the Revolutionary War perfect ____________________________. Union… iii.If the United States government was too weak, it may tempt some ________________ with _____________________________ against other states. 1. Some states were arguing over _________________. Squabbles between states could lead to ______________. iv.________ and transportation routes should be encouraged to unify distant states and promote ____________ and __________. b. The Constitution is designed to provide _______________ for all. Establish i. Our founders believed that it was the government’s responsibility Justice __________________ and _____________________ for those whose rights were violated. ii.Enforcing clear, __________________ is the surest way to establish justice. c. The Constitution is designed to ensure peace, security, and domestic tranquility. i. It’s the people’s right to enjoy _____________________ so they can enjoy a sense of _________________________. Ensure ii.The Constitution allows the federal government to intervene if domestic __________________ threatens the elected government of states. tranquility iii.The ___________ of government is ____________ (and _________________) by placing most decision making at a ___________________. iv.___________________________________ and defend themselves from an overbearing federal government. d. The Constitution provides for a common defense against all enemies (internal and external). i. It is the people’s right __________________________ from all enemies who might seek to conquer or ____________ the United States. Provide for the ii.At the time, the United States was threatened by ________, _______, and Common the _______. 1-4 Founding Documents (pt 2) The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
iii.Ben Franklin, “The way to secure _________ is to be prepared for
_______.” The appearance of weakness may invite ______________. e. The Constitution is designed to promote practices and policies for the general welfare of the whole nation. Promote the i. Americans have a right to have it government serve its General “__________________”. ii.Thus, the government may _______________________ of the people for the ________ ________________ ___ certain __________, which would be “General” “____________ welfare”. vs iii.Designed to prevent the government from ____________ it power and “special” created a _____ ________ of citizen. welfare f. The Constitution should secure the blessing of liberty today and for the future. i. Americans have the right to have their government ____________________________ _____________________________ from generation to generation. ii.The Founders (and other observers) recognized an ____________ Secure the as central to the success of the United States. citizenry blessings 1.ofAlexis de Tocqueville: “…the instruction of the people powerfully contributes to the support of the democratic republic” and “In the United States, __________ are the _____ and _____ of education.” iii.Even in __________ and “________________,” the people have a right & responsibility to ___________________________________ and regain their liberties at any time. 3. The Federal System a. It had been a weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the central government was too weak to unify the country. The Constitution created a “federal new “____________________” (referring to the country’s system” _______________________________________) to divide power between the central vs and state governments. federal b. The powers the Constitution specifically gives to the federal government are governme called __________ __________. There are about __________ delegated powers. nt i. _______________________________________________________________ c. The Constitution sets aside all other power (that is _________________) to the _________. ______________________ are reserved, or set aside, for _____________________________. d. The Constitution grants both the federal and state governments certain shared powers… these are called ___________________________. Some previous attempts to limit government Power is i. ____________, establish ________, _________, establish ____ and __________ divided law-breakers, _____________________________ of the people. three 4. ways “Constitutional in Supremacy” the 1-4 Founding Documents (pt 2) The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
a. The Founders, like many before them, were establishing a
__________________________ –a government with defined restrictions to its power. i. England had tried limiting their King with a “_______________ supremacy” ii.The Articles of Confederation had attempted “________ supremacy” b. Through a Constitution ________________________________ [approved] _________________ of the United States, American’s rights and liberties could be ensured. c. Our founders created a unique brand of “________________ supremacy.” d. They hoped that this invention would establish a “__________________” that would survive the test of time. “Constitution Gotta keep things b al supremacy” and “People’s The Constitution did not specifically outline the rights of the American people. Rather, it granted certain rights to the government assuming the states and people would hold all other “unalienable rights.” Still, many Founders insisted upon a Bill of Rights and submitted over __________________________________________. Congress presented ____ to the states for approval. Only ____ were approved and became known as the ______________________.
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