separation of powers

Explains the importance of the United States Supreme Court, discusses why Americans often blindly follow their rulings, and examines various times throughout history when court decisions have been ignored, protested, and debated.

In "Democracy at work", learn about another side of the American government, both past and present.

Discusses the three branches of the United States government.

Recounts the story of the Constitution, including the biographies of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Discusses how the constitutional provisions which separate the federal and state governments have been designed to protect against an unlimited concentration of power.

Learn why the concept of separation of powers is unique, and explore the executive, judicial and legislative branches in detail.

Offers young readers an introduction to the three branches of government in a democracy.

Examines James Madison's detailed plan for the newly proposed American government that would consist of a legislative, executive, and a judicial branch whose guidelines would be defined within the Constitution. Describes how they work together and discusses the system of checks and balances. Includes color photos and illustrations, a timeline, a map of each state's number of representatives, a glossary, and an index.

"Discusses the creation and execution of the US Constitution in the early says of the United States"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduces facts about the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Examines how the decisions of the Rehnquist Supreme Court will impact the future of the Supreme Court and the nation as a whole, focusing on how the conflict between two types of Republican conservatives has impacted the Court and its decisions.