Exploring Checks and Balances

by Barbara Krasner

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541555853
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Searchlight Books - Getting into Government Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	676,451
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	980L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Barbara Krasner publishes the popular blog, The Whole Megillah: The Writer's Resource for Jewish-Themed Story. She is the author of many articles, short stories, poems, and books. She lives in New Jersey and teaches in the English and History departments of New Jersey colleges and universities.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Checks And Balances 4

Chapter 2 The Legislative Branch 12

Chapter 3 The Judicial Branch 19

Chapter 4 The Executive Branch 24

Who's Right? 29

Glossary 30

Learn More about Checks and Balances 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 3–5—Using straightforward language, this overview of how the U.S. maintains a democracy and how government works invites readers to take action and think critically. The series examines the duties, roles, and work of those in various political offices, as well as how ordinary citizens interact with the government and are affected by policies. Pages contain only a few sentences, and many large photographs are scattered throughout. While each volume provides historical context, the focus is on contemporary people and issues, with most photographs showing current or recent office holders. Sidebars called "That's a Fact!" and "How Government Affects You" explain things such as the history of voting rights, Trump's travel ban, filibustering, and book banning. Most volumes offer suggestions through activities like student government or volunteering. VERDICT Governmental basics come alive in this smart, concise, and effective series. A great first purchase.

School Library Journal

"Governmental basics come alive in this smart, concise, and effective series. A great first purchase."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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