defense
method of protecting oneself
domestic
referring to something at home, not foreign
insure
ensure, to make sure
justice
a system of establishing what is legal and illegal by fair rules
ordain
to establish something by law
posterity
future generations
Preamble
the introduction to the U.S. Constitution
tranquility
peace
union
something formed by combining parts, such as states into one country
welfare
well-being
establish justice
make a fair and honest system for all
form a more perfect union
create an even better government that will make life better for all
insure domestic tranquility
government will protect citizens from conflict in the country and make sure that states do not go to war with each other
promote the general welfare
government is focused on the public interest and that every state and individual can benefit from what the government can provide
provide for the common defense
protect the country from other countries or people that might try to harm us
secure the blessings of liberty to our posterity
secure liberty and freedom for current and future generations