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 Articles of Confederation was the first governing document of the United States, setting out the powers and structure of the national government before the Constitution replaced it. The Two Treatises of Government was a work of political philosophy, the Declaration of Independence announced separation from Britain, and the Bill of Rights was added after the Constitution was adopted.

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