| A | B |
|---|
| the people | By whose power was the Constitution written |
| stronger government than under the "Articles of Confederation" | meaning of "a more perfect union" |
| improve the court system | meaning of "establish justice" |
| have peace in all states | meaning of "ensure domestic tranquility" |
| protect the country from enemies | "meaning of "provide for the common defense" |
| have good living conditions | meaning of "promote the general welfare" |
| have freedom for themselves and future Americans | meaning of "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity |
| Preamble | introduces the Constitution and sets forth the general purposes for which the government was established |
