Checks and balances in the U.S. Government
2023
eBook
Abstract: In Checks and balances in the U.S. government, students learn about the powers and limits of the presidency, Congress, and federal courts. The text encourages critical thinking about our government's structure, an approach that informs readers' analysis of contemporary events.
Main title:
Checks and balances in the U.S. Government / Brian Buignan, Carolyn DeCarlo, editors.
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Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Chicago, IL : Britannica Digital Learning, 2019.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2023.
Collation:
1 online resource (50 entries) : 124 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Contents:
The Executive Branch: carrying out and enforcing laws. Introduction ; The political executive ; The historical development of the U.S. presidency ; Transformation of power ; Selecting a president ; The modern nomination process ; The president's closest allies ; Executive departments ; Executive agencies and corporations ; ConclusionThe Judicial Branch: evaluating and interpreting laws. Introduction ; The judiciary in perspective ; Judicial review ; Functions of courts ; Types of courts ; The Supreme Court of the United States ; Civil rights and the U.S. Federal Courts ; Habeas Corpus ; The legal concept of obscenity ; Concept of obscenity ; Privacy and reproductive rights ; Same-sex marriage and the law ; ConclusionThe Legislative Branch: making laws. Introduction ; Powers and functions of the U.S. Congress ; The U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress ; The House and the Senate ; Major legislation ; Western expansion and overseas territories ; Foreign relations, immigration, and national security ; Civil liberties and social welfare ; ConclusionThe U.S. Constitution and the separation of powers. Introduction ; 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 ; Conclusion.
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Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781803161464 (electronic version)1625136366 (print)9781625136367 (print)
Dewey class:
320.473
LC class:
JK305
Language:
English
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BRN:
651828
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