http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/preamble/
Take it apart, phrase by phrase:
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.
Now, who do you think is responsible for each of the separate items. Do you need to read the Constitution itself to make sure?
Let us know what you think.
Identify each of the responsibilities the Preamble set forth. Who is responsible for them?
3 answers
it sets forth laws, justice, peace and people in the future. The people themseleves like you or I are responsible for it.
can you tell me more??
can you tell me more??
Basically, you are right.
THEN, in the Constitution, the specifics are laid out.
1. The people elect representatives to the bicameral legislature who make the laws.
2. The people elect a president to ensure that our country is safe and to carry out (execute) the laws.
3. Justices are chosen by our elected officials to ensure justice.
Which part of the elected/selected government takes care of each of those elements in italics above?
THEN, in the Constitution, the specifics are laid out.
1. The people elect representatives to the bicameral legislature who make the laws.
2. The people elect a president to ensure that our country is safe and to carry out (execute) the laws.
3. Justices are chosen by our elected officials to ensure justice.
Which part of the elected/selected government takes care of each of those elements in italics above?