noun. 1  A rattling sound: the clatter of dishes in the kitchen. 2  A loud disturbance; a racket: the clatter of the subway train. 3  Noisy talk; chatter.
According to the United States Senate: The Constitution's first three wordsâWe the Peopleâaffirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens.
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. April 23, 2012. This introduction to the foundational document of our democracy lays out what we believe in as a country and who we aspire to be as a people.