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Harriet Tubman
Leader of the Underground Railroad.
Born into slavery in 1820.
Led about 300 slaves to freedom.
Checks and Balances
Makes sure that no one branch has too much power.
The President can veto a bill.
If Congress gets enough votes, it can overturn the veto.
Supreme Court judges can overturn a law if it is unconstitutional.
Judicial BranchSupreme Court
The Supreme Court judges make sure that laws follow the U.S. Constitution.
Legislative Branch
The legislative branch makes and changes laws.
The Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Congress