1. Preamble to the Constitution

4. Purposes of Government according to the Constitution
“To form a more perfect union”: which means to keep the states working together in a friendly way
“To establish justice”: which means to treat people fairly
“To insure domestic tranquility”: which means to keep order

5. “To promote the general welfare”: which means to help the people
“To provide for the common defense”: which means to keep people safe from enemies
“To promote the general welfare”: which means to help the people
“To secure the blessings of liberty”: which means to protect each person’s freedom