Preamble

Preamble

The Start of the Constitution

What is the Preamble?

• The introduction to the Constitution.

• It states that it is for all the people in the United States.

The Preamble to the Constitution

• It tells why the Constitution was written

• It explains what the people of the United States want the government to do for them.

• It explains that the Constitution is a better way to govern than the Articles of Confederation.

• It does not contain any laws.

Multiple Choice

The Preamble is at the beginning of the Constitution.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Preamble contains all the new laws that are written.

• True

• False

The Preamble...

• Explains the new government

• Brings the people of the United States together.

• Wanted the people of the United States to feel like Americans.

• Is the first part of the Constitution

Preamble broken down

We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union

We the people of the United States, want to make a better country.

establish Justice,

We want a court system that treats all people fairly.

insure domestic Tranquility,

We want peace in our country.

provide for the common defence

We want an army to protect us.

promote the general Welfare,

We want people to have the things they need.

and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,

We want freedom now and in the future.

Do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

We write and approve this paper so that these things will happen.