Which document primarily sets up the framework for the national government and its powers?

• A. The Constitution
• B. The Bill of Rights
• C. The Articles of Confederation
• D. The Magna Carta

Answer: (A)

The Constitution establishes the structure and powers of the national government. It creates the three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—and explains how they interact through checks and balances. It also defines the powers that belong to the national government and outlines how laws are made, enforced, and interpreted, as well as how the Constitution can be amended to adapt over time. The Bill of Rights protects individual freedoms but doesn’t establish the government’s framework. The Articles of Confederation did not provide a strong national framework, which is why the Constitution was created. The Magna Carta is an important historical document about limiting rulers, but it does not set up the U.S. government.