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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.Public health programs help keep people healthy. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.establish Justice
  • B.promote the general Welfare
  • C.provide for the common defence
2.The army and navy guard the country against attack from abroad. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.promote the general Welfare
  • B.establish Justice
  • C.provide for the common defence
3.Thirteen states replace a loose league with one stronger national government. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.establish Justice
  • B.form a more perfect Union
  • C.provide for the common defence
4.Freedoms are protected for future generations as well as for people today. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.establish Justice
  • B.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • C.insure domestic Tranquility
5.Courts give every accused person a fair trial. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.promote the general Welfare
  • B.provide for the common defence
  • C.establish Justice
6.The Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • B.provide for the common defence
  • C.insure domestic Tranquility
7.Neighborhoods stay calm and peaceful because laws are enforced. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.insure domestic Tranquility
  • B.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • C.promote the general Welfare
8.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

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Answer key — Which Goal of the Preamble?

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

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