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Preamble Practice
Here's an chance to help you understand the Preamble to the Constitution.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| We the People of the United States | all the citizens of our nation |
| in Order to form a more perfect Union | to make a better country |
| establish Justice | make sure the law is fair for all |
| insure domestic Tranquility | to keep things peaceful within our country |
| provide for the common defense | to keep our citizens safe from other nations |
| promote the general Welfare | to give services that keep people safe and healthy |
| and secure the Blessings of Liberty | to keep citizens living in freedom |
| to ourselves and our Posterity | for us, our children, their children, their children, etc. |
| do ordain and establish | officially the power comes from the people |
| this Constitution for the United States of America | the document that makes our government |
| union | staying connected as one |
| justice | fair and just with laws |
| domestic | within the US |
| tranquility | peace |
| welfare | the health and safety of the people |
| liberty | freedom |
| posterity | future family |
| ordain | make official |
| constitution | plan of government |