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The Preamble to the Constitution:
- The preamble states the layout/contents and purpose of the Constitution.
- “We the people” - The people are in charge, not the government.
- “Popular Sovereignty & Consent of the Governed” - The people are the source of governments’ authority/power.
- “In order to Form a more Perfect Union” - To make a better country and to fix the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
- “Establish Justice” - Creating a system that treats everyone equally.
- “Ensure Domestic Tranquility” - To make sure everything is peaceful inside America.
- “Provide for the Common Defense” - Keep the country safe.
- “Promote the General Welfare” - To make sure people are happy and healthy.
- “Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and Our Future Prosperity” - To make sure everyone enjoys liberty/freedom now and in the future.
- “Do Ordain & Establish this Constitution for the United States of America” - We agree with this document that we have ratified and adopted it as the supreme law of the land.