TY - BOOK AU - Krasner,Barbara TI - Exploring checks and balances T2 - Searchlight books. Getting into government SN - 9781541555853 (lb : alk. paper) AV - JK305 .K73 2020 U1 - 320.473 KRA 23 KW - Separation of powers KW - United States KW - Juvenile literature KW - Politics and government N1 - 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; Age 8-11; Grade 4 to 6 N2 - 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 ER -