Matching Pairs PreambleOnline version Preamble by Michael Loret 1 To protect our freedoms and our children's freedoms 2 To defend the nation 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 take care of Americans 6 To create fairness for all Americans. 7 To build a stronger government and country after the mess caused by the Articles of Confederation To secure the blessings of liberty To promote the general welfare To establish justice To ensure domestic tranquility "We the people" To provide for the common defense To form a more perfect union