Question

Which is a true statement about the U.S. Constitution?

A) It was created with the idea that it could be easily revised if it was ineffective.

B) It was immediately ratified by all the states

C) It modeled the Magna Carta

D) It is the longest-lived written plan for representative government in history

Answer 1

It is the longest-lived written plan for representative government in history

Answer 2

D) It is the longest-lived written plan for representative government in history.

The United States Constitution was authored in 1787. In writing and ratifying the new constitution, the government followed the rules set by the old Congress. It was ratified in 11 states. The elected officers of government convened in New York City and succeeded the Articles of Confederation government.