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Which Goal of the Preamble? is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on matching government actions to the goals in the Preamble, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D2.Civ.3.3-5. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Which Goal of the Preamble?

D2.Civ.3.3-5

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Circle the goal from the Preamble that each action serves.

1.Thirteen states replace a loose league with one stronger national government. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.establish Justice
  • B.provide for the common defence
  • C.form a more perfect Union
2.States stop taxing each other's goods and trade freely as one nation. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • B.form a more perfect Union
  • C.provide for the common defence
3.Neighborhoods stay calm and peaceful because laws are enforced. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • B.promote the general Welfare
  • C.insure domestic Tranquility
4.The army and navy guard the country against attack from abroad. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.provide for the common defence
  • B.promote the general Welfare
  • C.establish Justice
5.Police and officials stop riots and keep order inside the country. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.provide for the common defence
  • B.insure domestic Tranquility
  • C.form a more perfect Union
6.The Coast Guard protects the nation's shores. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.insure domestic Tranquility
  • B.establish Justice
  • C.provide for the common defence
7.The Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.provide for the common defence
  • B.insure domestic Tranquility
  • C.secure the Blessings of Liberty
8.Juries decide cases by the law, not by who is rich or powerful. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.establish Justice
  • B.insure domestic Tranquility
  • C.secure the Blessings of Liberty

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Answer key — Which Goal of the Preamble?

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  1. 1.form a more perfect Union
  2. 2.form a more perfect Union
  3. 3.insure domestic Tranquility
  4. 4.provide for the common defence
  5. 5.insure domestic Tranquility
  6. 6.provide for the common defence
  7. 7.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  8. 8.establish Justice

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.Civ.3.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.