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Title:
Civil Government for Common Schools
Prepared as a Manual for Public Instruction in the State of New York
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was prepared by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Civil Government for Common Schools" by Henry C. Northam is a manual for public instruction written during the late 19th century, specifically aimed at the educational context of the State of New York. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to civil government, detailing both the theoretical aspects of political science and the practical applications of governance, particularly how it functions at local and state levels. It is intended as an educational resource for students in public schools, helping them understand the structure and operation of government officials and their roles. The content of "Civil Government for Common Schools" is structured as a series of questions and answers designed to familiarize students with the intricacies of government in New York State, from the local school district up to the federal level. Northam discusses various topics including the functions of school trustees, town supervisors, and other local officials, explaining their elections, responsibilities, and pay structures. In addition to the detailed information about civil offices, the book includes significant historical documents such as the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence, making it a valuable resource for understanding the foundational aspects of American governance. The text emphasizes both the importance of civic education and the necessity for practical knowledge in civil governance, ensuring students gain a robust understanding of their political environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Northam, Henry C.
EBook No.: 5065
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 40
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subject: New York (State) -- Politics and government
LoCC: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Civil Government for Common Schools
Prepared as a Manual for Public Instruction in the State of New York
Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: This eBook was prepared by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Civil Government for Common Schools" by Henry C. Northam is a manual for public instruction written during the late 19th century, specifically aimed at the educational context of the State of New York. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to civil government, detailing both the theoretical aspects of political science and the practical applications of governance, particularly how it functions at local and state levels. It is intended as an educational resource for students in public schools, helping them understand the structure and operation of government officials and their roles. The content of "Civil Government for Common Schools" is structured as a series of questions and answers designed to familiarize students with the intricacies of government in New York State, from the local school district up to the federal level. Northam discusses various topics including the functions of school trustees, town supervisors, and other local officials, explaining their elections, responsibilities, and pay structures. In addition to the detailed information about civil offices, the book includes significant historical documents such as the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence, making it a valuable resource for understanding the foundational aspects of American governance. The text emphasizes both the importance of civic education and the necessity for practical knowledge in civil governance, ensuring students gain a robust understanding of their political environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Northam, Henry C.
EBook No.: 5065
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 40
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subject: New York (State) -- Politics and government
LoCC: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.