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Lesson 61 of 84 · The Constitution
Unwritten Rules: Traditions and Norms
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
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The U.S. has three branches of government.
2
The Constitution was written in 1787.
3
Checks and balances limit power.
Timeline
1954
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
1963
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many branches does the U.S. government have?