Prometheus 6

(Due to spotty ISP service last night, this is a bit late)

In our discussions of principles for interpretation of the Constitution, I've noticed the sequence of statements is given weight. It has been argued the most important amendments in the Bill of Rights are the first ones declared. It has been argued that Congress, as the first branch defined in the Constitution, is first among equals. I think that lends weight to my suggestion that the preamble should be given more importance.

Yes, the preamble...the very first sentence in the document.

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.