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Lesson 43 of 84 ยท 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

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What does the legislative branch do?