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the preamble describes six reasons for establishing the us constitution, what are those six reasons?

The Preamble gives six main reasons for establishing the U.S. Constitution:

  1. To form a more perfect Union – create a stronger, more unified country than existed under the Articles of Confederation.
  1. To establish Justice – set up fair laws and a reliable court system.
  1. To insure domestic Tranquility – keep peace and order within the country’s borders.
  1. To provide for the common defence – protect the nation against foreign enemies.
  1. To promote the general Welfare – support the well-being and prosperity of the people as a whole.
  1. To secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity – protect freedom for current and future generations.

In simple classroom terms, you can remember them as: better union, fair laws, peace at home, strong defense, people’s well-being, and lasting liberty.

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