the legacy of civil war
-The Civil War was fought between the Northern and the Southern states from 1861-1865.
-North destroyed much of the South , and resulted in the death of more than 600,000 Americans , the highest number of any war in American history .
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-North destroyed much of the South , and resulted in the death of more than 600,000 Americans , the highest number of any war in American history .
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American studies.
A Balance of Power
- Supreme Court, which is the highest court,and gives Congress the power to create other courts.
- The Supreme Court can reject both the laws passed by Congress and the actions of the president if the judges think that the law and actions are unconstitutional.
- The Congress has two parts: The Senate has 100 members 2 from each country's 50 states and the House of Representatives has more - 435.
- Congress Can vote to remove the president from the office.
- Elections a national leader is an important process.
The Bill of Rights
- In 1791, the Bill of Rights had 10 amendments.
- The first amendments guarantees freedom of religion, freedom speech, and the freedom of the press.
- Libel, that is, lies about someone that would harm that person, nor speech or writing that could be dangerous to others.
- The First Amendment does not protect speech that encourages people to burn down building or kill people.
- The fifth, six and seventh Amendments provide protection for people who are not accused of crimes.
Freedom of Expression: How Far Does it Go.
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- Supreme Court, which is the highest court,and gives Congress the power to create other courts.
- The Supreme Court can reject both the laws passed by Congress and the actions of the president if the judges think that the law and actions are unconstitutional.
- The Congress has two parts: The Senate has 100 members 2 from each country's 50 states and the House of Representatives has more - 435.
- Congress Can vote to remove the president from the office.
- Elections a national leader is an important process.
The Bill of Rights
- In 1791, the Bill of Rights had 10 amendments.
- The first amendments guarantees freedom of religion, freedom speech, and the freedom of the press.
- Libel, that is, lies about someone that would harm that person, nor speech or writing that could be dangerous to others.
- The First Amendment does not protect speech that encourages people to burn down building or kill people.
- The fifth, six and seventh Amendments provide protection for people who are not accused of crimes.
Freedom of Expression: How Far Does it Go.
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