1. 6 Goals of the Constitution

2. 6 Goals of the Constitution
The main goal of the Constitution was to create a government that had proper limits placed on its power.

3. 6 Goals of the Constitution
ALL OF THESE GOALS ARE EXPRESSED IN THE PREAMBLE OF THE CONSTITUTION.
The Preamble:
the first paragraph of the Constitution

4. 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.

5. 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. 1

6. 6 Goals of the Constitution
1. To create a nation in which states cooperate

7. 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. 2

8. 6 Goals of the Constitution
2. Make just laws and fair courts

9. 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. 3

10. 6 Goals of the Constitution
3. Maintain peace within the country

11. 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. 4

12. 6 Goals of the Constitution
4. Protect the country against attack

13. 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. 5

14. 6 Goals of the Constitution
5. Contribute to the happiness and well being of ALL people

15. 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. 6

16. 6 Goals of the Constitution
6. Make sure ALL citizens, now and future generations, will remain FREE

17. 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.

18. The Last Line:
The People approve this and give the country its power.