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 served as the first framework for the U.S. government before the Constitution. It outlined the powers of the national government, though those powers proved too limited, leading delegates to draft the Constitution in 1787. The correct choice is the Articles of Confederation.

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