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The Supreme Court in 2009

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The Supreme Court in 2009

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  • Supreme Court
    Supreme Court

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    The country's highest judicial body, the Supreme Court of the United States was established in 1789 and consists of nine justices.

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  • Washington, D.C.
    Washington, D.C.

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    The capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., is home to many of the country's most iconic landmarks, including the White House, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.

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  • Separate But Not Equal
    Separate But Not Equal

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    In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously strikes down segregation in public schools, sparking the Civil Rights movement.

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  • America Gets a Constitution
    America Gets a Constitution

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    After several failed attempts at creating a government, a 1787 convention is called to draft a new legal system for the United States. This new Constitution provides for increased federal authority while still protecting the basic rights of its citizens.

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