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Lesson 79 of 84 · The Constitution
The Commerce Clause
The Vice President is next in line to the presidency, serves as Senate president, and breaks tie votes. The VP steps in if the President cannot serve.
Key Facts
1
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
2
The U.S. has three branches of government.
3
The Constitution was written in 1787.
Timeline
1969
Astronauts land on the Moon
1989
The Berlin Wall falls
2001
September 11 attacks change U.S. security policy
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the Constitution?