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The '''Preamble to the United States Constitution''', beginning with the words '''We the People''', is a brief [[Preamble|introductory statement]] of the [[United States Constitution|Constitution's]] fundamental purposes and guiding principles. Courts have referred to it as reliable evidence of the [[Founding Fathers of the United States|Founding Fathers']] intentions regarding the Constitution's meaning and what they hoped the Constitution would achieve.
 
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The opening three words of the preamble to the constitution of the United States of America.

The Preamble to the United States Constitution, beginning with the words We the People, is a brief introductory statement of the Constitution's fundamental purposes and guiding principles. Courts have referred to it as reliable evidence of the Founding Fathers' intentions regarding the Constitution's meaning and what they hoped the Constitution would achieve.

 

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