STANDARD CE.2c
The Preamble States the Purpose of the Constitution
The standard: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of American constitutional government by

c) identifying the purposes for the Constitution of the United States of America as they are stated in its Preamble.

What are the purposes identified in the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America?

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America expresses the reasons the constitution was written.

Purposes of U.S. government
• To form a union
• To establish justice
• To ensure domestic peace
• To provide defense

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America begins, “We the people,” which establishes that the power of government comes from the people.