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Mr. TImm

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What is the Preamble? The introduction that sets the goals for the U.S Constitution
"We the people" Signifies that power of government comes from the people (popular sovereignty)
"form a more perfect union" Wanted to fix the weakness of the Articles of Confederation
"establish justice" Wanted a system of government based on fair laws that apply equally to all people
"insure domestic tranquility" Wanted a government to prioritize peace and order
"provide for the common defense" Wanted the government to be able to protect the nation against foreign enemies
"promote the general welfare" The framers hoped the government would ensure the well-being of it's citizens
"secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" The framers wanted to guarantee freedom to both current citizens and future generations
"establish this constitution for the United States of America" The people of the USA formally announce the Constitution as the official document that outlines the government
Article 1 Establishes the legislative branch, describes the role and power of congress
Article 2 Establishes the executive branch, describes the election terms of office, and qualifications of the president
Article 3 Establishes the judicial branch. describes the many functions of the federal court system
Article 4 Each state must honor the laws and court decisions of other states, no discrimination
Article 5 The Amendment process, amendments can be proposed and ratified in order to make changes to the constitution
Article 6 Establishes the superior law of the land, the constitution is superior to all state laws.
Article 7 The ratification process, have 9 out of the 13 states in order to pass the constitution
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