Founding Fathers- political leaders and statesmen who participated in the amarican revolution by signing the united states decliration of independance, taking part in the amarican revolution war, establishing the united states constitution, or by some other key contribution.
domestic tranquility- the idea that a federal government should be powerful enough and have the authority to quell rebellions and prevent violent conflict between lower levels of governments, such as between the states.
blessings of liberty- Free speech, the right to peacably assemble, freedom of religion, the right to own property, the right to travel freely within and between states, etc.
constitution- supreme law of the united states
union- an organization of workers who act together to secure benefits and rights in the workplace.
posterity- the people who will live in the future after you are dead.
bill of right- collective name for the first ten amendments
justice- the act of being just and/or fair
ordain- to establish or order by appointment, decree, or law
amendments- make up the bill or rights
common defense- protection of a whole country against foreign attack.
preamble- an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy.
general welfare- provides that the governing body empowered by the document may enact laws to promote the general welfare of the people.
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