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100 1 _aFox, William Fayette,
_d1836-1909
245 1 0 _aCivil Government of Virginia :
_bA Text-book for Schools Based Upon the Constitution of 1902 and Conforming to the Laws Enacted in Accordance Therewith
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-12-01
508 _aRobert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Civil Government of Virginia" by William Fayette Fox is a comprehensive textbook written in the early 20th century, specifically based on the Virginia Constitution of 1902. This educational work is designed for schools and provides an in-depth exploration of the structure and functions of the government in Virginia, guided by the legal framework established by the Constitution and subsequent laws. The opening of the book introduces fundamental concepts of government, defining 'government' in various contexts—familial, social, and state—and emphasizing its necessity for order and well-being within any community. Fox outlines the three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial, describing their respective roles and responsibilities. He articulates the principles surrounding civil government, the importance of majority rule, and the necessity for citizens to engage in the political process. This foundation sets the stage for a detailed discussion on governance, advocating for civic awareness and participation as essential components of maintaining a healthy republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVirginia -- Politics and government
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4762
999 _c46804
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