The Preamble

                The preamble of the Declaration is straight forward and understandable in all languages. It speaks of countries recognizing that families, people, and cultures are to be respected by all forms of government. But the checking point is in the sixth paragraph it speaks of the “co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms.” This phrase allows the U.N. to monitor the treatment of other people in other countries, and allows them to have influence in those matters, whether it is diplomacy or military.

The last stanza of the preamble emphasizes the importance of the document. Stating, “Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge.” Once again the U.N. tries to help the world understand that the right later explained are allowed to everyone. 

When reading this Declaration there are many similarities in this Declaration and the Constitution of the United States.

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