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Lesson 43 of 84 · The Constitution
The Second Amendment Debate
The two major U.S. political parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Third parties also exist and offer alternative viewpoints and candidates.
Key Facts
1
The Constitution was written in 1787.
2
Checks and balances limit power.
3
The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
Timeline
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed
1969
Astronauts land on the Moon
1989
The Berlin Wall falls
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the legislative branch do?