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The Constitution -- Goals

The Preamble sets forth the goals of the Constitution. These goals do not allocate responsibility to any branch of government or to the people. The goals only describe the expected benefits to be derived from adherence to the Constitution.

These goals include:

To form a more perfect union [than the Articles of Confederation]
To establish justice
To ensure domestic tranquility
To provide for the common defense
To promote the general welfare
To secure the blessings of Liberty.

"Orville R. Weyrich, Jr." <orville@weyrich.com>

Last updated: December 31, 1997; Version: 1.2