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 this mean?
The preamble states the purpose of the government the Constitution creates. Below is a chart explaining the different phrases of the preamble and their meanings.
PhraseEstablish justice
Insure domestic tranquility Provide for the common defence Promote the general welfare Secure the Blessings of Liberty |
MeaningsCreate courts
Create police force Create army Create social programs and policies Voting for representatives |