2: The Constitution and Its Origins Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 153663 OpenStax OpenStax 2.1: Introduction 2.2: The Pre-Revolutionary Period and the Roots of the American Political Tradition 2.3: The Articles of Confederation 2.4: The Development of the Constitution 2.5: The Ratification of the Constitution 2.6: Constitutional Change 2.7: Key Terms 2.8: Summary 2.9: Review Questions 2.10: Critical Thinking Questions 2.11: Suggestions for Further Study 2.12: References