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Lesson 80 of 84 ยท Local and State Government

Community Planning and Zoning

The census counts every U.S. resident every ten years. It determines congressional representation and how federal money is distributed among states and communities.

Key Facts

1

Checks and balances limit power.

2

The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.

3

Citizens elect representatives to make laws.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What are checks and balances?