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SCCJA Unit 1 Questions with complete Answers. 1776 ️ Declaration of Independence 1787 ️ Drafting of the Constitution 1788 ️ Ratification with Bill of Rights added 1791 ️ Ratification of Bill of Rights Separation of Powers ️ System of checks and balances that ensure no branch of the government becomes too strong, accomplished by forcing all the branches to interact and rely on each other. Legislative Branch ️ Makes laws, Article I Executive Branch ️ Enforces laws, Article II Judicial Branch ️ Interprets laws, Article III 1st Amendment ️ Freedom of: Religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly/protest 4th Amendment ️ Implies that right to privacy is inherent. Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures. Requires probable cause, particular descriptions, and an oath for the issuance of a warrant. 5th Amendment ️ Requires a grand jury for capital or infamous crimes. Freedom from double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Ensures due process.