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Lesson 37 of 84 · The Constitution
The Three-Fifths Compromise
Checks and balances ensure no branch becomes too powerful. The President can veto laws; Congress can override vetoes; the Supreme Court can strike down unconstitutional laws.
Key Facts
1
The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
2
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
3
The U.S. has three branches of government.
Timeline
1791
The Bill of Rights is ratified
1803
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
1861
The Civil War begins
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the head of the executive branch?