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Preamble Vocabulary. union. something that is made one : something formed by a combining or coalition of parts or members. j ustice. the quality of being just, impartial, or fair. tranquility. t he quality or state of being tranquil. defense. a n argument in support. welfare.
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union something that is made one : something formed by a combining or coalition of parts or members
justice the quality of being just, impartial, or fair
tranquility the quality or state of being tranquil
defense an argument in support
welfare the state of doing well especially in relation to happiness, well-being, or success
liberty the condition of those who are free and independent
posterity the line of individuals descended from one ancestor
constitution the basic beliefs and laws of a nation, state, or social group that establish the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Activity • Divide into eight groups to perform a cumulative choral reading of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. The first group read to the first comma, the second group read to the next comma, and so on. Continue adding voices/phrases until the whole class is reading the Preamble
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.