Civics - C.1.6

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