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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 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
2.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
3.The Coast Guard protects the nation's shores. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.provide for the common defence
  • B.insure domestic Tranquility
  • C.establish Justice
4.Public health programs help keep people healthy. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.promote the general Welfare
  • B.establish Justice
  • C.provide for the common defence
5.Thirteen states replace a loose league with one stronger national government. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.provide for the common defence
  • B.establish Justice
  • C.form a more perfect Union
6.Freedoms are protected for future generations as well as for people today. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.insure domestic Tranquility
  • B.establish Justice
  • C.secure the Blessings of Liberty
7.The Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.provide for the common defence
  • B.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • C.insure domestic Tranquility
8.Police and officials stop riots and keep order inside the country. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.insure domestic Tranquility
  • B.form a more perfect Union
  • C.provide for the common defence

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Answer key — Which Goal of the Preamble?

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

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