Question

The following phrases are the six purposes of our Federal government found in the Preamble of the Constitution.

We the People of the United States, (1) in order to form a more perfect Union, (2) establish justice, (3) ensure domestic Tranquility, (4) provide for the common defense, (5) promote general Welfare, and (6) secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

The statements below describe actions that may be taken by the US government. Using the information above regarding the Preamble of the Constitution, match the statements below with the number associated (1,2,3,4,5, or 6) with the purpose of government that BEST fits the situation. Place your answer in the space beside the statement.

	1.	The President negotiates a nuclear arms deal with North Korea.
	2.	The US government gives emergency aid to tornado victims in Charlotte, NC.
	3.	The police catch and arrest three people suspected of robbing a bank.
	4.	The President asks Congress for money to build 100 additional stealth bombers.
	5.	The first amendment was added to the Constitution in 1791. It protects citizens’ rights to freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
	6.	Congress passes a law saying that no state can stop a US citizen from freely traveling from one state to another.
	7.	Congress passes a law providing universal healthcare to all citizens.
	8.	Congress decides to provide more funds to the FBI’s “War on Crime”
	9.	The president signs a measure providing for the first peacetime draft in US history shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
	10.	A federal court orders a chemical company to make payments to workers who were injured in a spill.
	11.	The government pays unemployment benefits to workers who lose their jobs during a recession.

Answer 1

In accordance with the Preamble of constitution of United States, the purpose of government that BEST fits these situation are:

1. The President negotiates a nuclear arms deal with North Korea - (4) provide for the common defense

2. The US government gives emergency aid to tornado victims in Charlotte, NC. - (5) promote general Welfare

3. The police catch and arrest three people suspected of robbing a bank. - (2) establish justice

4. The President asks Congress for money to build 100 additional stealth bombers. - (4) provide for the common defense

5. The first amendment was added to the Constitution in 1791. It protects citizens’ rights to freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. - (6) secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity

6. Congress passes a law saying that no state can stop a US citizen from freely traveling from one state to another. - (1) in order to form a more perfect Union

7. Congress passes a law providing universal healthcare to all citizens. - (5) promote general Welfare

8. Congress decides to provide more funds to the FBI’s “War on Crime” - (2) establish justice

9. The president signs a measure providing for the first peacetime draft in US history shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor. - (3) ensure domestic Tranquility

10. A federal court orders a chemical company to make payments to workers who were injured in a spill. - (2) establish justice

11. The government pays unemployment benefits to workers who lose their jobs during a recession. (5) promote general Welfare