C.E.2c
the preamble of a constitution sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by
the government.
to form a union
The Preamble to
the Constitution
of the United
States of
America
expresses the
reasons the
constitution was
written.
to establish justice
to ensure domestic justice
The Preamble to
the Constitution
of the United
States of
America begins,
"We the people",
which
establishes that
the power of
government
come from the
people
to provide defense
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of American constitutional government by:
c) identifying the purposes for the Constitution of the United States of America as they are stated in its preamble.