Preamble

"We the People of the United States, in Order to forma more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, Provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Properity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America"

We the People of the United States-puts into writing that the constitution the people were creating the constitution, not a king or ruler.

in Order to form a more perfect Union- the Articles of Confederation did not work very well. The Framers created the Constitution to create a union that wasn't necessarily perfect, but more perfect.

establish Justice-the constitution states that the government will keep justice. All citizens will be treated fairly without being prejudiced.

insure domestic Tranquility- the new powers given to the government will prevent future rebellions and riots such as Shay's rebellion

provide for the common defense- the government has the responsibility to raise an army to protect the states from foreign invaders.

promote the general Welfare- the government will encourage trading and make daily life better for all citizens

and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity-stated that they will keep america a free country that was different from Great Britan. wanted to make sure that the future generations also had the same freedom.

do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America-summarizes the preamble and says that the framers approve and established the constitution.