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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.Juries decide cases by the law, not by who is rich or powerful. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • B.establish Justice
  • C.insure domestic Tranquility
2.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
3.Police and officials stop riots and keep order inside the country. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.form a more perfect Union
  • B.insure domestic Tranquility
  • C.provide for the common defence
4.Public health programs help keep people healthy. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.provide for the common defence
  • B.establish Justice
  • C.promote the general Welfare
5.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
6.Disaster aid helps families rebuild after a flood. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.promote the general Welfare
  • B.establish Justice
  • C.form a more perfect Union
7.Neighborhoods stay calm and peaceful because laws are enforced. Which goal does this serve?
  • A.promote the general Welfare
  • B.secure the Blessings of Liberty
  • C.insure domestic Tranquility
8.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

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Answer key — Which Goal of the Preamble?

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