Question

1 read the 1 sentence preamble below and talk to the text as you read. what does this mean? are there words you don’t know? guess and take a risk. remember, when you take a risk and try, you are more likely to learn the content in the long run because your brain is more likely to remember the accurate content when you learn it after having gotten it wrong with a first effort. you will not learn the exact answers today. today is about taking a risk with your learning.

we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution of the united states of america.

1. after reading, summarize in your own words what you believe this means.

1. what questions do you have regarding the above passage? you must have at least one.

1. next, watch the video from schoolhouse rock, “the preamble” (fond memories?)

1. for part two, you will now think and apply to our current country. each purpose is labeled on the next page. here’s what you do. look at the words like “establish justice”. what is the first word or two that comes to mind when you see these words. if you are a visual learner, what do you see? draw it. next, if you had to define the words, what would you say? next, what are current day examples of this purpose? finally, what grade would you give our government for fulfilling this purpose today, as in march 25, 2020 and why would you give the government this grade?

Explanation:

Question 2 Summary:

The Preamble of the US Constitution, as stated, is a declaration by the people of the United States. Its purpose is to create a stronger union, set up a just system, keep the country peaceful internally, protect the nation from external threats, work towards the well - being of all citizens, and ensure that both the current generation and future generations (posterity) enjoy the rights of liberty. To achieve these goals, the people are establishing this Constitution.

Question 3 Example Question:

What is the specific meaning of "general Welfare" in the context of the Preamble, and how has its interpretation changed over time?

Question 5 (Taking "establish Justice" as an example):

• First words/visual: When I see "establish Justice", the first words that come to mind are "fairness" and "equality". Visually, I would draw a set of balanced scales, with different types of people (representing different races, genders, social classes) standing around it, showing that justice is being meted out equally.
• Definition: "Establish Justice" means creating a legal and social system where laws are applied fairly to all people, regardless of their background. It involves ensuring that there are fair trials, equal protection under the law, and that the legal system works to correct injustices.
• Current - day example: One current - day example is the work of the Innocence Project. This organization uses DNA evidence to exonerate people who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes. This shows an effort to correct injustices within the legal system and move towards a more just society.
• Grade and Reason (as of March 25, 2020): I would give the government a C for fulfilling the "establish Justice" purpose. On one hand, there are positive steps like the Innocence Project and some reforms in the criminal justice system to reduce racial bias in sentencing. However, there are still many issues. For example, racial disparities in the criminal justice system persist, with African - American and Hispanic people being over - represented in the prison population compared to their proportion in the general population. Also, there are cases of police brutality against minority groups, which shows that justice is not fully established for all citizens.

Answer:

Question 2 Summary:

The Preamble of the US Constitution, as stated, is a declaration by the people of the United States. Its purpose is to create a stronger union, set up a just system, keep the country peaceful internally, protect the nation from external threats, work towards the well - being of all citizens, and ensure that both the current generation and future generations (posterity) enjoy the rights of liberty. To achieve these goals, the people are establishing this Constitution.

Question 3 Example Question:

What is the specific meaning of "general Welfare" in the context of the Preamble, and how has its interpretation changed over time?

Question 5 (Taking "establish Justice" as an example):

• First words/visual: When I see "establish Justice", the first words that come to mind are "fairness" and "equality". Visually, I would draw a set of balanced scales, with different types of people (representing different races, genders, social classes) standing around it, showing that justice is being meted out equally.
• Definition: "Establish Justice" means creating a legal and social system where laws are applied fairly to all people, regardless of their background. It involves ensuring that there are fair trials, equal protection under the law, and that the legal system works to correct injustices.
• Current - day example: One current - day example is the work of the Innocence Project. This organization uses DNA evidence to exonerate people who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes. This shows an effort to correct injustices within the legal system and move towards a more just society.
• Grade and Reason (as of March 25, 2020): I would give the government a C for fulfilling the "establish Justice" purpose. On one hand, there are positive steps like the Innocence Project and some reforms in the criminal justice system to reduce racial bias in sentencing. However, there are still many issues. For example, racial disparities in the criminal justice system persist, with African - American and Hispanic people being over - represented in the prison population compared to their proportion in the general population. Also, there are cases of police brutality against minority groups, which shows that justice is not fully established for all citizens.