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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
1941
The U.S. enters World War II
1945
World War II ends
1954
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What are checks and balances?