The Articles of Confederation are known as what?

The Articles of Confederation are known as what?

• A. The Articles of Confederation
• B. The Federalist Papers
• C. Bill of Rights
• D. Declaration of Independence

Answer: (A)

Recognizing the first national framework of the United States is the key idea. The Articles of Confederation served as the official governing plan for the new nation, ratified by the states in 1781, and established a relatively weak central government with most power staying with the states. This differs from the Federalist Papers, which were essays urging ratification of the Constitution; from the Bill of Rights, which are the first ten amendments; and from the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed independence from Britain. So the well-known name of that early framework is the Articles of Confederation.

Recognizing the first national framework of the United States is the key idea. The Articles of Confederation served as the official governing plan for the new nation, ratified by the states in 1781, and established a relatively weak central government with most power staying with the states. This differs from the Federalist Papers, which were essays urging ratification of the Constitution; from the Bill of Rights, which are the first ten amendments; and from the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed independence from Britain. So the well-known name of that early framework is the Articles of Confederation.