1. Purposes of Government

2. The Preamble
 What are the main purposes of
Government???
 The Preamble to the Constitution explains
why Government is needed.
 Read the Preamble on p. C2 of your text
book.

3. 5 purposes listed:
 1.
 2.
 3.
 4.
 5.

4. Establish Justice
 “To provide Justice is the most sacred of the duties
of government.” – Thomas Jefferson

5. Insure Domestic
Tranquility
 “If men were angels, no government would be
necessary.” – James Madison

6. Provide for the Common
Defense

7. Promote the General
Welfare

8. Secure the Blessings of
Liberty
 “They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little
temporary security deserve neither liberty or
safety.”- Benjamin Franklin
 “Eternal Vigilance is the price of Liberty.” – Thomas
Jefferson

10. Homework:
 P. 11- #2, 5, and 6