Preamble of the Constitution

4. Provide for the common defense

Protect U.S. from enemies/war. (military)

6. Secure the blessings of Liberty

protect rights & freedom

2. Establish Justice

to make things fair and honest. All people treated equally! (laws,courts)

To ourselves and our posterity

to us and our future generation

1. Form a more perfect union

unite the states balancing states rights with central government

Do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.

approve of and accept the Constitution of the United States of America.

3. Insure domestic tranquility

keeping happiness and peace.

5. Promote the general welfare

Make life good for EVERYONE! (common goods)

What is the Preamble?

The beginning of the constitution, introduction, that outlines the PURPOSE of the constitution and of government in general.

Preamble (write it out)

We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

First three words. What do they mean?

We the People. They show that the power to govern belongs to the people of the united states not just the states.