02134cam a22003013u 4500 15319 UtSlPG 20260610133347.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 JK Young, Andrew W. (Andrew White), 1802-1877 The government class book : Designed for the instruction of youth in the principles of constitutional government and the rights and duties of citizens. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-10 Produced by Distributed Proofreaders "The Government Class Book" by Andrew W. Young is an educational text written in the mid-19th century. It is designed to instruct young people in the principles of constitutional government and the rights and duties of citizens. The book seeks to emphasize the importance of political education among students, aiming to equip them with the knowledge necessary to participate effectively in a democratic society. The opening of the book introduces the author’s view on the necessity of political knowledge for self-governance, highlighting that many citizens grow up without understanding the principles of their government or their responsibilities as citizens. Young argues against the neglect of political education in schools, urging that knowledge of constitutional rights and duties should be a fundamental part of the educational curriculum. He aims to provide accessible insights into civil government, establishing a foundation for the youth to appreciate and uphold their democratic freedoms and responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Politics and government -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15319 56707 56707