Preamble
"We the people of the united states"
Government depends on people for its power and exists to serve the people
Congress is bicameral, meaning that it has 2 "houses" what are the 2 houses?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
"in order to form a more perfect union"
to continue to make the country better
What are enumerated powers/Delegated powers?
These include power to declare war, to collect taxes, raise/support a military, to coin money, to borrow money, to regulate interstate commerce (trade), to establish post offices, to grant patents/ copyrights, and to create lower courts.
"establish justice"
to administer laws fairly , treat people fairly
"insure domestic tranquility"
keep the peace
"secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity"
to protect our freedoms and all future generations