Lesson 18 of 84 · Local and State Government
⭐ 30 XPState Capitals and Their History
Amendments have expanded rights: the 13th abolished slavery, the 19th gave women the vote, and the 26th lowered the voting age to 18.
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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
The Constitution was written in 1787.
Checks and balances limit power.
The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
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1 of 2What does the legislative branch do?
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