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**3-5.CC.1.** use digital communication tools (e.g., e-mail, **wikis**, blogs, IM, chat rooms, videoconferencing, Moodle, Blackboard) and online resources for group learning projects.
=School House Rock: "The Preamble"=

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***Please Remember that these questions are based on your thoughts and opinions, and there are NO wrong answers!**

 * Sarah O.-**

Why is the preamble important?
It says what our Founding Fathers set out to do when they wrote the Constitution.

What does "promote the general welfare," mean to you?
Promote the well being of the people to give them a better life.

Would the Constitution be as effective and well-written without the Preamble?
No, I believe the Preamble really sets the tone and provides an introduction to the Constitution.

Does this School House Rock video aid in your learning or understanding of the preamble?
Yes, it offers information and background about the Constitution and the Preamble in an engaging way. It is also set to music which helps. Think about all the songs you know by heart.

Please provide a way that the government establishes justice?
The government establishes justice by setting laws and expectations for the general public to abide by and follow.

According to the video, how does the government provide for the common defense?
By doing their part in helping the people and defending the nation in time of need. It also allows the Federal government to go to war.

Why did the government need to create the constitution?
The government created the constitution based on the limited powers we had back then. They wanted to promote a stronger nation and protect us from attack.

What is an example of securing the blessings of liberty?
To secure rightful liberties.

Does the preamble illustrate the importance of individual rights?
It was developed without individual rights, and later was added life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.