Read the preamble to the Constitution, which outlines the purpose of the new federal government under the Constitution:
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, 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.
How does the rhetorical language and structure of the preamble influence its purpose, meaning, and tone?
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Explanation:
The Preamble's rhetorical language and structure influence its purpose, meaning, and tone by making a direct connection to the phrase "We the People of the United States, "thereby letting the people understand that the Union is legitimate.
The rhetoric and structure of the Preamble also state the powerful main attributes of the Federal Government and its duties and responsibilities towards its citizens, by stating that "to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity."
Hence, this combined citation to the Preamble illustrates the reasons and goals of the newly constituted government to practice good governance, equality, and respect for the political relations and democratic frameworks upon which it was duly constituted.
