Question

The document shown gives power to the three branches of government in the United States. Which document is shown?

A) Bill of Rights

B) US Constitution

C) Articles of Confederation

D) Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

The colonies declared independence from England with the Declaration of Independence, which was signed on July 4, 1776. The Articles of Confederation gave the colonies a form of government. However, once the colonies became states, they needed to band together as one nation. The US Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. This document created the government we know today.