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We the People of the United States

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The self-governed U.S. citizens (not ruled by a king)

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In Order to form a more perfect Union

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in order to improve the union of states

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establish Justice

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create a fair legal system

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insure domestic Tranquility

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keep things peaceful at home

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provide for the common defense

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join together to defend against attacks

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promote the general Welfare

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help support the well-being of the people

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and secure the Blessings of Liberty

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make sure that freedom and liberty exist

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to ourselves and our posterity

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for ourselves and future generations

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do ordain and establish

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have created and agree to follow

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this Constitution for the United States of America.

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this new plan of government for the United States of America.