The Constitution was drafted in 1787, after the American Revolution ended. What document preceded the Constitution in outlining the powers of the US government?

the Declaration of Independence
the Articles of Confederation
the Bill of Rights
the Two Treatises of Government

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The Constitution was drafted in 1787, after the American Revolution ended. What document preceded the Constitution in outlining the powers of the US government?

the Declaration of Independence
the Articles of Confederation
the Bill of Rights
the Two Treatises of Government

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anonymous · Answer

The Declaration has to do with being independent from Great Britain so that's out. Bill of Rights has to do with individual rights similar to the Amendments I believe. I would say D.