The U.S. Constitution: Preamble

The Preamble to the United States Constitution is a introductory statement that explains the purpose of the document and the principles that guide the country. The text of the Preamble is as follows: "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." The Preamble sets forth the goals and objectives of the Constitution, including forming a more perfect union, establishing justice, ensuring domestic peace, providing f...View all