Florida Civic Literacy Practice Exam

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Which document was adopted by the newly independent United States to organize the national government after declaring independence?

The Constitution
The Mayflower Compact
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights

The correct answer is: The Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation was the first governing document adopted by the newly independent United States after declaring independence. Ratified in 1781, it established a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government. The Articles were designed to address the needs for unity among the states while preserving the independence and power of each individual state. This structure, however, led to significant challenges, including issues with taxation, interstate commerce, and overall governance, ultimately resulting in the need for a stronger federal government. The Constitution, which came later in 1787, replaced the Articles of Confederation to create a more robust federal framework. The Bill of Rights, adopted in 1791, was a set of amendments aimed at protecting individual liberties and was established after the Constitution to address concerns about the rights of citizens. The Mayflower Compact, signed in 1620, was a foundational document for governance in Plymouth Colony but predates the events following the Declaration of Independence and is not applicable in this context.