| A | B |
| provide for the common defense | means to defend the nation against its enemies |
| establish justce | means to create fairness |
| secure the blessings of liberty | means freedom for the nation and future generation |
| promote the general welfare | means to work for the common good of the nation |
| insure domestic tranquility | means peace within the country |
| The Preamble | explains the basic purposes of government |
| We the people | means that the power to govern belongs to the people |
| ordain | means to give official approval |
| establish this constitution | means accept this Constitution |