USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE US CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE ARTICLES AND AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, “peace in our country?”
A
Justice
B
Common Defense
C
General Welfare
D
Domestic Tranquility
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, “peace in our country?” (p. 14)

Detailed explanation-2: -Domestic Tranquility The National government has the power to keep peace and order inside America.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Preamble states that one of the reasons for the establishment of the U.S. Constitution was to ‘ensure domestic Tranquility. ‘ The word ‘domestic’ means at home; in this case, it means at home in the United States as opposed to a foreign country. ‘Tranquility’ means peace and calm.

Detailed explanation-4: -What phrase in the Preamble of the Constitution means the government should provide peace and order in society? As described in the Preamble of the Constitution, part of the government’s role is “to insure domestic tranquility” or provide peace and order for its people.

Detailed explanation-5: -Insure Domestic Tranquility: referred to the new government’s commitment to keep peace within America’s borders. Provide For The Common Defense: to keep the states safe from the threat of foreign nations (other countries) by ensuring there was a national military (army, navy, etc).

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