The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution sets forth six purposes of the revolutionary experiment in self-government – the first being the lyrical goal of forming “a more perfect union.” The other five are “to establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for common defense, promote the general welfare,” and finally, “to secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity.”
These six lofty goals are the purpose of our government and the basis upon which the American people – and those around the world – judge our nation. Fail at one or more of these goals, and the people…
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