Dissecting the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

Create a military to protect our country from attacks.

Power is given to the government from the citizens of our country when we vote in elections.

We pay taxes to provide things that help citizens in this country.

We want future generations to have the same rights and liberties.

Have a legal system with courts to punish people who hurt others.

Have a school system that provides an education to our country's children.

Have a police department to help enforce laws and keep our neighborhoods safe.

Have a military with soldiers who fight to defend our country from enemies.

Have elections to allow citizens to vote for people to represent them in government.

Have a school system to provide an education to kids in our country.

Have a common currency so all the states have the same money.

Have a Supreme Court that reviews legal cases and decides if laws are fair.

Have a school system to educate the kids in our country.

Have a police department that can respond to emergencies and help keep neighborhoods safe.

Have an army to protect our country from attacks.

Have elections to allow citizens to vote for our country's leaders.

Make the Constitution the official document that sets up our government.

Keep peace in our neighborhoods and in our communities.

Punish lawbreakers and send criminals to prison.

Citizens get to vote to elect people to make and enforce our country's laws.