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Constitution • Supreme Law of the United States. • Purpose is to provide a framework for the US government.

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Constitution

• Supreme Law of the United States.

• Purpose is to provide a framework for the US government.

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Preamble

• Introduction to the Constitution.• Goals of the Constitution.

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“We the People”1. Form a more perfect union. (Unite the country under a

strong government.)2. Establish justice. (Laws that are fair for everyone.)3. Ensure domestic tranquility. (Peace in the US.)4. Provide for the common defense. (Maintain a military to

protect the country.)5. Promote the general welfare. (Keep citizens healthy.)6. Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.

(Our basic rights need protected forever.)