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Lesson 4 of 84 · The Constitution
The Great Compromise
The Supreme Court, with nine justices, is the highest court. It interprets the Constitution and decides whether laws are constitutional. Its rulings affect every American.
Key Facts
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Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
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The U.S. has three branches of government.
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The Constitution was written in 1787.
Timeline
1492
Christopher Columbus reaches the Americas
1607
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
1620
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the Constitution?