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Lesson 61 of 84 · The Constitution
Unwritten Rules: Traditions and Norms
Landmark Supreme Court cases shaped American law: Brown v. Board (1954) ended school segregation; Miranda v. Arizona (1966) established the right to hear your rights upon arrest.
Key Facts
1
The U.S. has three branches of government.
2
The Constitution was written in 1787.
3
Checks and balances limit power.
Timeline
1861
The Civil War begins
1865
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
1869
The Transcontinental Railroad is completed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many branches does the U.S. government have?