Publisher's Synopsis
""A General Outline of Civil Government in the United States, the States, Counties, Townships, Cities and Towns"" is a comprehensive book written by Clinton David Higby in 1894. The book provides a detailed overview of the organization and functioning of civil government in the United States, covering all levels of government from the federal to the local level. The book begins by discussing the principles of government and the Constitution of the United States. It then goes on to describe the structure and functions of the federal government, including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The book also covers the powers and responsibilities of the state governments, including their relationships with the federal government.The remaining chapters of the book focus on local government, including counties, townships, cities, and towns. The author provides a detailed description of the organization and functions of each level of local government, including their powers and responsibilities. The book also discusses the various forms of local government, such as mayor-council, commission, and town meeting.Overall, ""A General Outline of Civil Government in the United States, the States, Counties, Townships, Cities and Towns"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the structure and functioning of civil government in the United States. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various levels of government and their roles in American society, making it an essential read for students, scholars, and anyone interested in American politics and government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.