Rephrase promote the general welfare clause?

Insure Health and prosperity.

It refers to actions that will positively affect the health and well being of the general public.

"Welfare" means health, prosperity or well-being. The country has an interest in promoting or allowing the well-being of its people.

It means that Congress should provide laws that are in keeping with the principles of the self governed. It means that Congress may provide legislation that acts in a general best interest of a...

provide welfare to those who can not afford it This expression in the preamble to the U.S. Constitution, most definitely does NOT mean "provide public assistance" as the statement above suggests....