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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.The Coast Guard protects the nation's shores. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.insure domestic Tranquility
  • B.provide for the common defence
  • C.establish Justice
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.provide for the common defence
  • C.form a more perfect Union
3.The Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • B.insure domestic Tranquility
  • C.provide for the common defence
4.Juries decide cases by the law, not by who is rich or powerful. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.insure domestic Tranquility
  • B.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • C.establish Justice
5.Police and officials stop riots and keep order inside the country. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.insure domestic Tranquility
  • B.provide for the common defence
  • C.form a more perfect Union
6.Courts give every accused person a fair trial. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.establish Justice
  • B.provide for the common defence
  • C.promote the general Welfare
7.Disaster aid helps families rebuild after a flood. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.promote the general Welfare
  • B.form a more perfect Union
  • C.establish Justice
8.Freedoms are protected for future generations as well as for people today. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • B.establish Justice
  • C.insure domestic Tranquility

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Answer key — Which Goal of the Preamble?

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

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