We the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america.

we, the people of the state of florida, being grateful to almighty god for our constitutional liberty, in order to secure its benefits, perfect our government, insure domestic tranquility, maintain public order, and guarantee equal civil and political rights to all, do ordain and establish this constitution.

the selections above are from the united states and florida state constitutions, respectively. these two sections would both be referred to as which of the selections listed below?

select one:
a. the preamble
b. articles of the constitution
c.
the declaration of independence

d.
the bill of rights