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.
Set 1 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
Circle the goal from the Preamble that each action serves.
1.States stop taxing each other's goods and trade freely as one nation. Which goal does this serve?
A.form a more perfect Union
B.secure the Blessings of Liberty
C.provide for the common defence
2.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
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.The army and navy guard the country against attack from abroad. Which goal does this serve?
A.promote the general Welfare
B.provide for the common defence
C.establish Justice
5.Public health programs help keep people healthy. Which goal does this serve?
A.establish Justice
B.provide for the common defence
C.promote the general Welfare
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.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
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
LessonPrint · D2.Civ.3.3-5 · Set 1 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Which Goal of the Preamble?
Set 1. Prints on its own sheet.
1.form a more perfect Union
2.establish Justice
3.insure domestic Tranquility
4.provide for the common defence
5.promote the general Welfare
6.provide for the common defence
7.promote the general Welfare
8.establish Justice
Questions about Which Goal of the Preamble?
What does the Which Goal of the Preamble? worksheet cover?
It practices matching government actions to the goals in the Preamble — 8 questions for Grade 3 to Grade 5, all on C3 Framework D2.Civ.3.3-5: Look at where rules, laws and key parts of the US Constitution came from. The instruction to students is “Circle the goal from the Preamble that each action serves”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.
Which C3 Framework indicator does Which Goal of the Preamble? practice?
D2.Civ.3.3-5, under Civics for Grade 3 to Grade 5. The published indicator reads: “Examine the origins and purposes of rules, laws, and key U.S. constitutional provisions.” The worksheet assesses that indicator rather than a paraphrase of it.
What age or grade is this worksheet for?
Which Goal of the Preamble? is written for Grade 3 to Grade 5, typically ages 40-41. It is one of the sheets on D2.Civ.3.3-5, so it suits any student working at that standard — including older students revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.
Does Which Goal of the Preamble? come with an answer key?
Yes. All 8 answers are generated from the same problems as the questions, so the key cannot drift out of step with the sheet. It starts on a fresh sheet of paper, after the questions, so it is not handed out with the class by accident.
How many different versions of Which Goal of the Preamble? can I print?
25 — one per student, and all 25 ask different questions. Set 1 downloads the whole class as a single PDF. Every version is fixed to its own address, so a sheet printed today holds the same problems when you reopen it next week.
Is Which Goal of the Preamble? free to print and photocopy?
Yes. Which Goal of the Preamble?, its answer key and its 25 versions are free to print and photocopy for your own class, with no account, no email capture and no subscription at the download step. Please do not resell them or republish them as your own.
More practice for D2.Civ.3.3-5
Look at where rules, laws and key parts of the US Constitution came from.