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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
1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed
1787
The U.S. Constitution is written
1791
The Bill of Rights is ratified
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What are checks and balances?