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A woman wearing a green headscarf is driving a yellow car, looking worried as she glances in the rearview mirror. Behind her, a police car with flashing red and blue lights is approaching.
Updated: 9/19/2024
How to Interact with Police in the United States

The role of the police in the United States is to respect, protect, and uphold the civil rights of individuals...

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Updated: 9/19/2024
U.S. Law: Rule of Law

The United States of America is governed by a system intended to ensure order and to protect citizens through laws...

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Updated: 9/19/2024
U.S. Law: First Amendment Rights

There are 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments protect people’s rights in the U.S. The First Amendment provides...

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Updated: 9/19/2024
Rights and Responsibilities

In the United States, laws protect the rights of all people. You must learn and follow the laws. You must...

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