The Miami Valley School Library

Exploring checks and balances /

Krasner, Barbara,

Exploring checks and balances / Barbara Krasner. - pages cm. - Searchlight books. Getting into government .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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.

Age 8-11. Grade 4 to 6.

9781541555853 (lb : alk. paper) 9781541574762 (pb : alk. paper)

2018059307

JK305 / .K73 2020

320.473 KRA