Preamble

beginning

The Preamble is at the __________ of the U.S. Constitution.

We the People

It begins with "___ ____ _______".

reason

It expresses the ______ the constitution was written.

people

We the People" means that the power of the government comes from the _________.

perfect union; states

In order to form a more _______ _________", means the founding fathers had to make our country come together. A group of _________ banded together.

justice; laws; everyone

establish ________" means they needed to create ____ that were fair to ___________.

Rule of Law

Everyone had to follow the same laws:

Tranquility (peace) - domestic means 'at home'. This statement means "peace at home".

insure domestic ___________".

defense; military

provide for the common _________," which means work together to defend our nation. Create a ___________.

Welfare

Promote the General _________ means everyone will be given "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". Treat everyone equal.

Posterity; future

Secure the Blessing of Liberty to ourselves and our ___________, means freedom for the people living at the time and for _________ generations.