Lesson 11: What basic ideas about government are included in the Preamble to the Constitution?

Terms

common defense  Protection of the people from enemies.

domestic tranquility  As used in the Preamble to the Constitution, this phrase means a peaceful situation within our country.

general welfare  The good of all the people.

Preamble  The introduction to the Constitution. It states that the people establish the government and lists the purposes of the government.