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The preamble sets the stage for the Constitution (Archives.gov). It clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. The preamble is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law. It does not define government powers or individual rights. | The preamble sets the stage for the Constitution (Archives.gov). It clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. The preamble is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law. It does not define government powers or individual rights. | ||
=====Constitution Day: Origin of the Constitution===== | |||
[https://libguides.rice.edu/c.php?g=386691&p=9815238 by RICE UNIVERSITY] | |||
The year is 1787. The Articles of Confederation are a failure as a design for government. Congress has no ability to raise or collect taxes. The Government cannot pay its debts or the soldiers who had fought in the Revolution. The individual States are fighting amongst themselves with the larger states abusing the smaller ones. Interstate trade and commerce are in chaos. | |||
