Answer:
1. Articles of incorporation - are the pertinent filing with a government body (usually the state) that signifies the creation of a corporation.
2. In the U.S., articles of incorporation - are filed with the Office of the Secretary of State where the business chooses to incorporate.
3. Broadly, articles of incorporation - should include the company's name, type of corporate structure, and number and type of authorized shares.
4. Bylaws work in conjunction - with the articles of incorporation to form the legal backbone of the business.