Understanding American Government

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Three branches of government

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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Legislative branch

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Makes laws

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Executive branch

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Enforces laws

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Judicial branch

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Interprets laws

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First Amendment

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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition

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Second Amendment

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Right to bear arms

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Fourth Amendment

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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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Fifth Amendment

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Right to due process, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination

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Sixth Amendment

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Right to a speedy and public trial

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Thirteenth Amendment

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Abolished slavery