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| Introduction | The Constitution serves as the supreme law, establishing the framework for the federal government and establishing the rights and freedoms of the people. The Bill of Rights guarantees fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press, as well as protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. Federal statutes cover civil rights, criminal law, taxation, and commerce, while state constitutions establish the structure and powers of the state government and citizens' rights. |
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