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CONSTITUTION, (First Amendment → speech, religion, press, Second Amendment…
CONSTITUTION
Structure
Legislative Branch → makes laws
Executive Branch → enforces laws
Judicial Branch → interprets laws
Importance
Creates a stable government
Protects freedoms
Prevents abuse of power
Provides rules for changing laws and government
Constitutional Convention
1787
Philadelphia
Delegates created the Constitution
George Washington presided
Compromises were necessary
Replaced the Articles of Confederation
Bill of Right
First Amendment → speech, religion, press
Second Amendment → right to bear arms
Fourth Amendment → protection from unreasonable searches
Fifth Amendment → due process and legal rights