02680cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000022001122450112001342640051002463000047002973360026003443370026003703380036003965000031004325080104004635201574005675340045021416530073021866530048022598560042023079990017023495065UtSlPG20260610133134.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aJK1 aNortham, Henry C.10aCivil Government for Common Schools :bPrepared as a Manual for Public Instruction in the State of New York 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-01  aThis eBook was prepared by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"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 In addition to the detailed information about civil offices, the book includes significant historical documents such as the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence, making it a valuable resource for understanding the foundational aspects of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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.  aNew York (State) -- Politics and government40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5065  c47104d47104