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Lesson 22 of 84 · The Constitution
The 15th Amendment: Right to Vote
Government operates at multiple levels: city, county, state, and national. Each has specific responsibilities, and they often cooperate on issues like disaster relief.
Key Facts
1
The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
2
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
3
The U.S. has three branches of government.
Timeline
1920
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
1929
The Great Depression begins
1941
The U.S. enters World War II
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the head of the executive branch?