Matching Pairs PreambleOnline version Preamble by Michael Loret 1 To protect our freedoms and our children's freedoms 2 To take care of Americans 3 To create fairness for all Americans. 4 The first words of the Preamble which establish that the power of government comes from the people. 5 To defend the nation 6 To create and maintain peace in the United States 7 To build a stronger government and country after the mess caused by the Articles of Confederation To establish justice "We the people" To ensure domestic tranquility To secure the blessings of liberty To form a more perfect union To promote the general welfare To provide for the common defense