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THIS text-book furnishes a unique presentation of the subject, treating of the principles of general government before considering those of local government. Its method of treatment encourages independent thought and personal research. This appears, not only in the supplementary work at the end of each chapter, but also in the problems of government given at intervals. Maps and diagrams are used, besides suggestive illustrations to reinforce the text.

Following an account of the government in general the book treats of the chief functions of government in a definite and logical manner. It then explains the American system of central government and the local government by the people; it discusses voting, State and national constitutions, and the relation of nation, State, county, township, and city to each other. The principal officials of the various governmental systems are taken up, and their duties, qualifications, etc., properly considered.

The latter part of the book presents important chapters on certain practical operations of government, such as: Trials, law-making, party nominations, political issues, and political corruption. A short summary of the principles of international law and of the commoner laws pertaining to business and property is also included.

The author lays emphasis on the importance of State governments, and enriches the text with illuminating comparisons with foreign governments. He presents the subject as a science, a complete and sensible system of interdependent parts and defined limits, with a single object - the good of the people.

American Book Company