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Exploring Checks and Balances<\/a>
\nby Barbara Krasner (Author) <\/p>\n

Booktalk:<\/strong> 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. <\/p>\n

Snippet:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Nonfiction<\/p>\n

It’s Nonfiction Monday!<\/a><\/p>\n

Copyright \u00a9 2019 Anastasia Suen<\/a> All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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