The U.S. Constitution and the separation of powers

Duignan, Brian, (editor.). DeCarlo, Carolyn, (editor.).

Summary: This book discusses the U.S. constitution and the framers desire for a government that would represent the needs of the many as well as the needs of a few, which led to the creation of a balanced democratic government, which no other nation had formalized at that time. Includes discussion of the three branches of government; primary source documents and interpretations about leaders, ideas, and legal principles; presidential interplay; and watershed Supreme Court cases.

Record details

ISBN: 9781538301746
ISBN: 9781538301739
ISBN: 153830175X
ISBN: 9781538301753
Physical Description: 1 online resource (128 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps, portraits.
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Publisher: New York : Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2019.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Articles of Confederation -- Framing the Constitution -- Equal protection comes of age -- Equalizing measures -- Federal versus state power -- Due process in constitutional history -- Protections of the First Amendment.
Target Audience Note:	Grade 7-12.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on print version record.