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What is the primary purpose of the Constitution in relation to 'establishing justice'?
What is the primary purpose of the Constitution in relation to 'establishing justice'?
- To create a system where all citizens are treated fairly, regardless of their background (correct)
- To guarantee the right to a fair trial
- To ensure the government has the power to enforce the law
- To establish a system of courts to resolve legal disputes
How does the Constitution address the goal of 'insuring domestic tranquility'?
How does the Constitution address the goal of 'insuring domestic tranquility'?
- By guaranteeing freedom of speech
- By creating a system of checks and balances
- By giving the federal government the power to provide relief during disasters (correct)
- By ensuring the right to bear arms
Which of the following best illustrates the Constitution's goal of 'providing for the common defense'?
Which of the following best illustrates the Constitution's goal of 'providing for the common defense'?
- The creation of a standing military under civilian control (correct)
- The establishment of a system of federal courts
- The establishment of a system of checks and balances
- The protection of individual freedoms
How does the Constitution aim to 'promote the general welfare'?
How does the Constitution aim to 'promote the general welfare'?
What was the primary motivation behind the Framers' goal of 'securing the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity'?
What was the primary motivation behind the Framers' goal of 'securing the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity'?
The Constitution aims to create a 'more perfect union' by:
The Constitution aims to create a 'more perfect union' by:
How does the Constitution's goal of 'establishing justice' relate to the other goals?
How does the Constitution's goal of 'establishing justice' relate to the other goals?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the US Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the US Constitution?
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Create a more perfect union
Create a more perfect union
Establish a balance between federal and state rights.
Establish Justice
Establish Justice
Ensure fairness under the law for all citizens.
Insure domestic tranquility
Insure domestic tranquility
Maintain peace within the country.
Provide for the common defense
Provide for the common defense
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Promote the general welfare
Promote the general welfare
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Secure the blessings of liberty
Secure the blessings of liberty
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Federal and State Rights
Federal and State Rights
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Legal uniformity
Legal uniformity
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Study Notes
Goals of the Constitution
- Perfect Union: The framers aimed for a balance between state and federal laws, addressing unique state issues while upholding shared national goals.
- Establish Justice: A uniform legal system was needed to fairly resolve disputes, regardless of race, religion, gender, or national origin.
- Ensure Domestic Tranquility: The government's power includes maintaining peace and order, handling disasters, and enforcing laws.
- Provide for the Common Defense: Every nation has a duty to protect citizens from foreign attacks. A standing army and navy were formed with civilian control to balance this power.
- Promote the General Welfare: The government's role is to improve citizens' well-being, e.g., the CDC fighting disease.
- Secure the Blessings of Liberty: The Constitution upholds freedom for present and future generations, stemming from the Revolutionary War.
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