GC.05

Describe the purposes and functions of government as outlined in the Preamble of the Constitution. P

What am I learning today?

Our Constitution’s Preamble

Why am I learning this?

The preamble explains why our nation exists.

How will I know I learned this?

When you know the purposes of OUR government

What is the purpose of our nation’s government?

What did we say?

Primary Sources (Library of Congress)

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/primarysourcesets/constitution/

Two versions of the Preamble to the Constitution, 1787

GC.05

Describe the purposes and functions of government as outlined in the Preamble of the Constitution. P

What am I learning today?

Our Constitution’s Preamble

Why am I learning this?

The preamble explains why our nation exists.

How will I know I learned this?

When you know the purposes of OUR government

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