Why do you need the preamble?

Answer 1

In the preamble, one typically states the goals and purpose of the document. While not a summary, it should generally provide a preview of what is to be covered in the document, and the reason for the document.

Answer 2

The Preamble of the US Constitution's purpose was to state the intent of the following document. Preambles were very common for documents of the 18th century.

Answer 3

The Preamble provides the reader with what the purpose of the Constitution is.

Answer 4

Constitution