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Lesson 25 of 84 · The Constitution
Judicial Review: Marbury v. Madison
The United Nations, founded in 1945, has 193 member countries working to maintain peace, protect human rights, and promote international cooperation.
Key Facts
1
Checks and balances limit power.
2
The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
3
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
Timeline
1963
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed
1969
Astronauts land on the Moon
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What are checks and balances?