pre·am·ble NOUN: 1. A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose. 2. An introductory occurrence or fact; a preliminary.
The Preamble to the United States Constitution is a brief introductory statement of the Constitution's fundamental purposes and guiding principles. The Founding Fathers' of our country used this as their intentions regarding the Constitution's meaning and what they hoped the Constitution would achieve. The Preamble serves solely as an introduction, and does not assign powers to the federal government, nor does it provide specific limitations on government action.
As a citizen of the United State of America we all should know of The Preamble. As an eighth grade student by law you are required to know the words and the meaning of The 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.
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