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