United States Constitution 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.


The United States Constitution Preamble serves as an enduring declaration of the fundamental principles and purposes that guide the nation and its people. Its iconic opening words, "We the People," encapsulate the democratic spirit of the Constitution, emphasizing the authority and responsibility of the citizenry. The Preamble aims to establish justice, promote the general welfare, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. These profound objectives reflect the framers' vision for a balanced, free, and united society, laying the foundation for the enduring principles of American governance and the rule of law.

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