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Lesson 7 of 84 · The Constitution
Federalism: Shared Power
The Bill of Rights — the first ten amendments — guarantees freedoms including speech, religion, press, assembly, and protection from unfair government actions.
Key Facts
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The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
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Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
3
The U.S. has three branches of government.
Timeline
1969
Astronauts land on the Moon
1989
The Berlin Wall falls
2001
September 11 attacks change U.S. security policy
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the head of the executive branch?