The Preamble<span> is the opening statement to the United States Constitution. The </span>preamble<span> explains the reasons why the Framers of the Constitution made our government a republic. By doing this, the founding fathers replaced the Articles of Confederation.</span>
claims of fact, claims of value, and claims of policy
Each type of claim focuses on a different aspect of a topic. To best participate in an argument, it is beneficial to understand the type of claim that is being argued.