The Preamble
We the people, of the United States in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America
What does it mean? More perfect union Establish justice Insure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defense Promote the general welfare Secure the blessings of liberty
Form a more perfect union….
This means…… A better union of states than before
Establish justice
This means…… Create a fair legal system
Insure domestic tranquility
This means….. Keep things peaceful at home and in the country
Provide for the common defense
This means…… Join together to defend against attacks
Promote the general welfare
This means……. Help support people’s well being
Secure the blessings of liberty
This means….. Freedom & liberty is around today and for our descendants
What do you think?? Which of the 6 goals do you think is the most important? Or do you think they are all equally important? Explain your answer