[ 143 ] Civics and Government GED ® TEST SOCIAL STUDIES FLASH REVIEW • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • What was a main difference between the U.S. Constitution and the Articles of Confederation? a. The U.S. Constitution created new state boundaries. b. The U.S. Constitution established a representational government. c. The U.S. Constitution encouraged states to work together in times of war. d. The U.S. Constitution strengthened the power of the central government. How many amendments does the Constitution have? What did the Declaration of Independence do?