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Lesson 10 of 84 · The Constitution
The First Amendment in Detail
Elections allow citizens to choose leaders at local, state, and national levels. Federal Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Key Facts
1
Checks and balances limit power.
2
The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
3
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
Timeline
1969
Astronauts land on the Moon
1989
The Berlin Wall falls
2001
September 11 attacks change U.S. security policy
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What are checks and balances?