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Lesson 61 of 84 ยท Government

The Cabinet and Executive Departments

Landmark Supreme Court cases shaped American law: Brown v. Board (1954) ended school segregation; Miranda v. Arizona (1966) established the right to hear your rights upon arrest.

Key Facts

1

The U.S. has three branches of government.

2

The Constitution was written in 1787.

3

Checks and balances limit power.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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