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Title Exploring checks and balances / Barbara Krasner.
Author Krasner, Barbara, author.
Publication Info. Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2020]
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 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Children's  J 320.473 KRA    Check Shelves
 Southwest  J 320.473 KRA    Check Shelves
 Washington Park  J 320.473 KRA    Check Shelves
 Windermere  J 320.473 KRA    Check Shelves
 Winter Garden  J 320.473 KRA    Check Shelves
Description 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
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Series Searchlight books. Getting into government
Getting into government
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents What are checks and balances? -- How the executive branch checks and balances -- How the legislative branch checks and balances -- How the judicial branch checks and balances -- Who's right? -- Glossary -- Learn more about checks and balances.
Audience Age 8-11.
Grade 4 to 6.
Summary This timely introduction to checks and balances explores how the three branches of government work together. Historical context and examples illustrate the vision of our founding fathers for a responsible government.
Subject Separation of powers -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Politics and government -- Juvenile literature.
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