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English
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"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!"--
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the development of the United States government and discusses the responsibilities of each branch.
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Story of the most important case in the history of the United States Supreme Court involving Judge William Marbury and the newly appointed Secretary of State James Madison.
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in in. + 1 teacher's guide (5 pages ; 19 cm)
Language
English
Description
Learn the history behind America's progression from being ruled by the English monarchy to becoming a democracy. Explore the government of colonial America, George Washington, and the American Revolution, and learn why the Founding Fathers thought it important to divide and share powers as they established the American government.
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