28.0k views
4 votes
PLEASE HELP!!!

What is the purpose of the infinite phrase in this sentence?

"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"

User Andrew W
by
4.8k points

2 Answers

5 votes

to show that it has not yet been done, but they want a more perfect union

User Mostafa Cs
by
4.7k points
4 votes

Answer:

to show that it has not yet been done, but they want a more perfect union

User Nicholas Petersen
by
5.3k points