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Preamble to the United States Constitution

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Template:Infobox US Constitution The preamble to the United States Constitution consists of a single sentence (a preamble) which introduces the document and its purpose. The preamble neither grants any governmental powers nor inhibits any of its actions, but serves to explain the rationale behind the U.S. Constitution.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.


Trivia

  • The American Broadcasting Company television show, Schoolhouse Rock had a segment on the Constitution, and put this portion to song. As a result, many became more familiar with this sung version which begins with an abbreviated, We the People, in order to form a more perfect Union.


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