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Checks and Balances:
The Three Branches of the American Government
Daniel E. Brannen Jr.

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Lawrence W. Baker

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Brannen, Daniel E., 1968–

Checks and balances : the three branches of the American government / Daniel E. Brannen, Jr.; Lawrence W. Baker, project editor.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-7876-5409-4 (set hardcover : alk. paper) — ISBN 0-7876-5410-8 (v. 1) — ISBN 0-7876-5411-6 (v. 2) — ISBN 0-7876-5412-4 (v. 3)

1. United States—Politics and government. I. Baker, Lawrence W. II. Title.

JK271.B6496 2005

320.473—dc22

2005009975

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