Lesson 10: What Purposes of Government Are in the Preamble to the Constitution?

Terms

blessings of liberty  The words liberty and freedom mean the same thing. The blessings of liberty are the good things about being free. For example, you are free to have any friends you would like to have. You are free to tell other people what you think. You are also free to hear and learn from other people. These freedoms help you to have a better life than you would if you did not have them. Imagine what it would be like if you were not free to choose your own friends, you were not free to say what you think, or you were not free to learn from others.

common defense  Protection of all the people in a country from enemies who might wish to harm them.

domestic tranquility  This is one of the goals of our government that is in the Preamble to the Constitution. It means that the government is responsible for making our communities safe and peaceful places to live in.

general welfare  The good of all of the people, not just a small group of people.

justice  A member of the supreme court of a state or of the United States.

Preamble  The introduction to the Constitution. It lists the purposes of the government.