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Juvenile Call No: 320.473 Edition: Silvertip Books. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The United States government is strong. But no single person has all that power. What do you know about checks and balances? Discover the roles of the three branches of government, how their power is divided, and the systems that stop any one part of government from getting too strong. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!
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[2018]., Adolescent, Essential Press, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, Inc. Call No: 342.73 RTV Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This volume examines the checks and balances that are in place for the United States Government to function effectively, using examples and historical context.
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-- Marbury versus Madison.c2007., Juvenile, Chelsea House Call No: 347.73 12 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents only Series Title: Great Supreme Court decisions.Summary Note: Presents a brief profile of the 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case and decision between William Marbury and newly appointed Secretary of State James Madison that would alter the balance of power among the three branches of government.
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c2002., CQ Press Call No: 347.73 GRA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Landmark events in U.S. historySummary Note: Contains documents and analytical essays which provide information on Marbury v. Madison, the 1803 Supreme Court ruling which is credited with the establishment of judicial review.
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c1985., Childrens Press Call No: 328.73 074 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Cornerstones of freedomSummary Note: Discusses the role of Congress in governmental separation of powers, defines the powers and rights held by Congress, and examines how the balance of power between President and Congress has shifted in the last two centuries.
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[2005], Primary, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD 320.404 THR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Series Title: American government for childrenSummary Note: Learn why the concept of separation of powers is unique, and explore the executive, judicial and legislative branches in detail.
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-- Story of the Constitutionc1996., Primary, Schlessinger Video Productions Call No: VHS 973 AME Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: American history for children Volume: v.4Summary Note: Discusses how the constitutional provisions which separate the Federal Government from the State governments and divide the Federal Government into the executive, judicial, and legislative branches, have been designed to protect against an unlimited concentration of power and to resolve group differences through compromise.