Local Courts and State Courts

Mission Brief #70

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Connect the dots between past and present.

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There's always more than one side to the story.

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The Constitution, written in 1787, is the supreme law of the United States. It outlines government structure and citizen rights. Twenty-seven amendments have been added over time.

Key facts

Remember these

1Checks and balances limit power.
2The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
3Citizens elect representatives to make laws.

Then & Now

History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

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What are checks and balances?

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How many branches does the U.S. government have?

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