1. The Preamble
CE SOL 2c

2. 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.

3. Purposes of the US government:
To form a more perfect union

4. Purposes of the US government:
To establish justice

5. Purposes of the US government:
To ensure domestic tranquility

6. Purposes of the US government:
To provide for the common defense

7. Purposes of the US government:
To promote the general welfare

8. Purposes of the US government:
To secure the blessings of liberty

9. 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.