The Preamble CE SOL 2c
The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America expresses the reasons the constitution was written. It sets forth the goals and purposes of the government.
Purposes of the US government: To form a more perfect union
Purposes of the US government: To establish justice
Purposes of the US government: To ensure domestic tranquility
Purposes of the US government: To provide for the common defense
Purposes of the US government: To promote the general welfare
Purposes of the US government: To secure the blessings of liberty
The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America begins, “We the People,” thereby establishing that the power of government comes from the people.