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History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| We the People of the United States | The People have the power |
| In order to Form a More Perfect Union | Individual states work together to form a Union |
| Establish Justice | Court needed to sustain rights |
| Insure Domestic Tranquility | Peace within the United States |
| Provide for the Common Defense | Create and Maintain a Military |
| Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity | Freedom for our Future Generation |
| Do Ordain and Establish this Constitution for the United States of America | Reasons the Constitution was writted |
| Popular Sovereignty | Power to People; We the People |
| Federalism | Power is shared between states and national |
| Republicanism | People chose political representation |
| Limited Government | Governments needs to check with branches |
| Separation of Powers | Own responsibility |
| Checks and Balances | Each branch overrules another; Bill or Rights |
| Individual Rights | Freedom of all citizens |