Question

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 bill of rights
the articles of confederation
the two treatises of government
the declaration of independence

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States, created in 1777 (ratified in 1781). It established a weak central government. The U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787 to replace it due to its inefficiencies. The Bill of Rights (1791) are the first ten amendments to the Constitution. The Declaration of Independence (1776) declared independence from Britain, not a governing document. The Two Treatises of Government (1689) is a work by John Locke, not a U.S. governing document.

Answer:

the Articles of Confederation