The Preamble is an explanation why the Constitution was written, and the major goals it hopes to accomplish. The single most important part of the Preamble is the first three words, “We the people…” which point out where our government receives its authority from, the people that are governed.

Thesis: Thomas Paine’s Common Sense articulated the anti-British sentiments of the Colonies in a way so unprecedented that it permanently changed the face of political thought in America. II.

Originally published anonymously, “Common Sense” advocated independence for the American colonies from Britain and is considered one of the most influential pamphlets in American history.

The preamble sets the stage for the Constitution (Archives.gov). It clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. The preamble is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law. It does not define government powers or individual rights.

Beginning a sentence with the word “Resolved” is a short form to say “It is resolved” or “we have resolved that…”. It means that the Senate and the House of Representatives reached to an agreement about the topics discussed in that paragraph.

The purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution is to make an introduction to the main body of the Constitution itself. While it introduces us to the articles that follow, the Preamble does not give powers to the Federal Government; likewise it does not limit its powers.

The Preamble of the United States Constitution states: “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain …