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Section 9.2
The Preamble Tells the Goals of Government
By: Kelsey DeCarteret
Preamble
The Introduction
Explains reasons for new government
Lists the goals of government
Begins with “We the People.”
“We the People.”
States that the power comes from the people (Popular Sovereignty)
Popular Sovereignty: The people give the government power
(One of the seven principles)
The Goals of the Government
1. “form a more perfect Union”-make sure all the states are getting
along and working together
2. “establish Justice”-make sure everything is fair
3. “insure domestic tranquility” -make sure everything is peaceful
4. “provide for the common defense”-make sure the people are safe
The Goals of the Government (cont.)
5. “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity”
-make sure there is freedom for us and our future generations