Preamble Flashcard

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What does "We the People..." mean?

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All the people living in this country

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What does "...in order to form a more perfect union..." mean?

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The government has to help make the country better and stronger

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What does "...establish justice..." mean?

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The government has to keep laws (justice) fair and protect rights

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What does "...insure domestic tranquility..." mean?

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The government has to keep peace in the country and make sure all the states get along.

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What does "...provide for the common defense..." mean?

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The government has to protect people against all enemies

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What does "...promote the general welfare..." mean?

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Make sure all the people to be happy and healthy; that the U.S. is a good place to live

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What does "...secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity..." mean?

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Make sure people living in the U.S. now are free now and in the future

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What does "...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America..." mean?

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The people approve of the Constitution