Preamble
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A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy. When applied to the opening paragraphs of a statute, it may recite historical facts pertinent to the subject of the statute. It is distinct from the long title or enacting formula of a law.
In parliamentary procedure using Robert's Rules of Order, a preamble consists of "Whereas" clauses that are placed before the resolving clauses in a resolution (formal written motion). However, preambles are not required to be placed in resolutions. According to Robert's Rules of Order, including such background information may not be helpful in passing the resolution.
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List of notable preambles
- Preamble to the United Nations Charter
- Preamble to the Constitution of India
- Preamble to the United States Constitution
- Preamble to the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
- Preamble to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Preamble and Title 1 of the Swiss Federal Constitution
- Constitution of Fiji: Preamble
- Preamble to the Albanian Constitution
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