it is called the preamble.
The preamble is the introduction at the beginning of a formal document. It usually gives the reasons for the following information.
what is the first part of the document called?
An overture...
The MayFlower Compact was the first governed document.
It states the purpose of the constitution. Tells us that document will do certain things and gives an introduction to the reasons it is written.
The introduction to a formal document is called a preamble.
The introduction to the Constitution is called the preamble. The purpose is to explain the function of the document. It was written in 1787.
The preamble is the introduction at the beginning of a formal document. It usually gives the reasons for the following information.
Preamble
make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
(as to the introduction to a document) addendum, epilogue, postscript
No, a preamble is the introduction to a document. Usually a legal one.
To state his reason for writing the document
To state his reason for writing the document
To state his reason for writing the document
To state his reason for writing the document
The one sentence preamble grants nothing and forbids nothing, it only provides a rationale and introduction to the document itself.