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Lesson 7 of 84 · The Constitution
Federalism: Shared Power
The Bill of Rights — the first ten amendments — guarantees freedoms including speech, religion, press, assembly, and protection from unfair government actions.
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
1791
The Bill of Rights is ratified
1803
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
1861
The Civil War begins
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the head of the executive branch?