First Lessons in Civil Government: Including a Comprehensive View of the Government of the State of New-York, and an Abstract of the Laws, Showing the Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Citizens in the Civil and Domestic Relations : with an Outline of the Government of the United States, Adapted to the Capacities of Children and Youth, and Designed for the Use of Schools |
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... means . In these institutions , probably nine tenths of our citizens receive all their educa . tion . A science , therefore , the knowledge of which is so essential to our political prosperity , should be taught in every common school ...
... means . In these institutions , probably nine tenths of our citizens receive all their educa . tion . A science , therefore , the knowledge of which is so essential to our political prosperity , should be taught in every common school ...
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... means the exercise of au thority by one or more persons over others . ยง2 . A parent gives directions to his children for the regu . lation of their behavior . He commands what they are to do , and forbids what they are not to do . In ...
... means the exercise of au thority by one or more persons over others . ยง2 . A parent gives directions to his children for the regu . lation of their behavior . He commands what they are to do , and forbids what they are not to do . In ...
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... means of improving their social condition , or of making themselves more comfortable and happy , they are called civilized ; and the authority exercised in regulating the conduct or actions of mankind in civil society , is called civil ...
... means of improving their social condition , or of making themselves more comfortable and happy , they are called civilized ; and the authority exercised in regulating the conduct or actions of mankind in civil society , is called civil ...
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... means a government by one man , who is called monarch . When the ruler exercises authority over his subjects in a cruel manner , he is called a despot or tyrant , and his government is called despotism , or tyranny . Ori . ginally the ...
... means a government by one man , who is called monarch . When the ruler exercises authority over his subjects in a cruel manner , he is called a despot or tyrant , and his government is called despotism , or tyranny . Ori . ginally the ...
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... mean all the people of every class ; but such only as are entitled by the constitution to vote at elections . It is not considered proper for females to take part in the gov- ernment ; and boys have not sufficient knowledge and judg ...
... mean all the people of every class ; but such only as are entitled by the constitution to vote at elections . It is not considered proper for females to take part in the gov- ernment ; and boys have not sufficient knowledge and judg ...
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