The Preamble

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. 

The Preamble is an executive summary of the Constitution that embodies the ideals of free government.  Law enforcement, representative government and equality all espouse the values of the establishment of Justice.  Domestic Tranquility is the idea that one can live independently with relative prosperity (free of poverty), and that we can defend our rights and property.  Having a standing military and promoting tariffs to protect our lives and value resources are ways that we can provide for our common defense.  Health care, education, job security, food, social services and other programs developed by our federal, state, and local governments are means to promote the nation’s general welfare and finally securing the blessings of liberty mean we’re free to do all things lawful and just throughout the land without fear of reprisal or reprimand.  

Here is the School House Rock version of the Preamble to the Constitution, which makes learning about the Constitution pretty entertaining and fun. 

 (Especially when you are a mom and have to entertain your kids in the process of doing your homework)