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Lesson 82 of 84 · The Constitution
The Federalist Papers
Amendments have expanded rights: the 13th abolished slavery, the 19th gave women the vote, and the 26th lowered the voting age to 18.
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
1620
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed
1787
The U.S. Constitution is written
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the head of the executive branch?