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in convention, september 17, 1787.

the constitution

of the

united states of america.

we the people.

01

Preamble

[Plain-English translation pending. Content migration in progress.]

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originalWe the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

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