This easy-level worksheet has students fix sentence errors, fill in blanks, and write short answers to practice us constitution skills.
It includes 9 questions across 3 sections for focused practice.
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U.S. Constitution
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
The Preamble lists four goals for the new government of the United States.
Rewrite: The Preamble lists six goals for the new government of the United States.
2. Fix the sentence:
One goal of the Preamble is to establish chaos and promote the general welfare.
Rewrite: One goal of the Preamble is to establish justice and promote the general welfare.
3. Fix the sentence:
The Constitution was signed by 55 delegates on September 17, 1789.
Rewrite: The Constitution was signed by 39 delegates on September 17, 1787.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. "Insure domestic tranquility" means the government will keep peace within the country.
2. "Provide for the common defense" means the government will protect the nation with a military.
3. The Preamble says the Constitution will "secure the blessings of liberty" for future generations.
4. "Form a more perfect union" means creating a stronger national government.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. What does "promote the general welfare" mean in the Preamble?
It means the government should work to improve the well-being and quality of life for all citizens, not just a few.
2. Why does the Preamble begin with "We the People" instead of "We the States"?
It begins with "We the People" to show that the government's power comes from all the citizens, not just from the state governments.
U.S. Constitution
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
The Preamble lists four goals for the new government of the United States.
Rewrite: The Preamble lists six goals for the new government of the United States.
2) Fix the sentence:
One goal of the Preamble is to establish chaos and promote the general welfare.
Rewrite: One goal of the Preamble is to establish justice and promote the general welfare.
3) Fix the sentence:
The Constitution was signed by 55 delegates on September 17, 1789.
Rewrite: The Constitution was signed by 39 delegates on September 17, 1787.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) "Insure domestic tranquility" means the government will keep peace within the country.
2) "Provide for the common defense" means the government will protect the nation with a military.
3) The Preamble says the Constitution will "secure the blessings of liberty" for future generations.
4) "Form a more perfect union" means creating a stronger national government.
★ Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1) What does "promote the general welfare" mean in the Preamble?
It means the government should work to improve the well-being and quality of life for all citizens, not just a few.
2) Why does the Preamble begin with "We the People" instead of "We the States"?
It begins with "We the People" to show that the government's power comes from all the citizens, not just from the state governments.
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