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Limited a king's power -
Early self-government in colonies. -
First written constitution in colonies. -
Colonies declare freedom from Britain. -
First U.S. government plan. -
Protection from unreasonable searches. -
First 10 amendments protect citizens -
No cruel or unusual punishment -
Freedom of speech, religion, press -
Right to bear arms -
Right to jury trial in civil cases -
People have other rights -
Powers not given to federal government go to states. -
Modern government structure created. -
Official start of U.S. government. -
No quartering soldiers. -
Rights in criminal cases. -
Right to fair trial -
Limited free speech (later repealed). -
Established judicial review -
Federal law stronger than state law. -
Balanced free and slave states. -
Conflict over slavery and states’ rights. -
Freed slaves in rebelling states. -
Abolished slavery. -
Equal protection under law -
Right to vote, no matter race. -
Allowed “separate but equal.” -
Federal income tax. -
Direct election of senators -
Women can vote -
States and federal government separate. -
Federal gave money to states. -
The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution established Prohibition, banning the manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, leading to the Prohibition Era -
Repealed prohibition. -
Expanded federal government to fight Depression. -
Created social safety programs -
Ended school segregation. -
Right to lawyer if you can’t afford one. -
Outlawed discrimination -
Protected voting rights for all. -
Must be told rights when arrested. -
Power back to states. -
Voting age lowered to 18 -
Right to abortion. -
Returned some power to states. -
Confirmed abortion rights. -
Stopped Florida recount, decided election.
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Gave government more security powers after 9/11. -
Corporations can spend money on elections. -
Expanded healthcare access