The Government Class Book
Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles / of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of / CitizensBy Andrew W. Young
Length11h 45m
About this audiobook
In 'The Government Class Book,' Andrew W. Young presents a meticulously crafted examination of the principles and practices of governance through a lens suitable for both educational settings and public discourse. Young employs a clear, didactic style that facilitates understanding of complex political concepts, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The book is not merely an academic treatise; it exists within a broader literary context that seeks to promote civic education and democratic engagement during a time when such discourse is increasingly necessary. Andrew W. Young's rich background in political science and education undoubtedly informs his approach to this work. His experience as an educator and advocate for informed citizenship is reflected in the book's structure and content, which encourages active participation in government. Young has long been an advocate for educational reform, believing that a well-informed populace is vital for the sustenance of democracy, a perspective that underpins the work'Äôs objectives. I highly recommend 'The Government Class Book' to educators, students, and civic-minded individuals alike. This book serves not only as a foundational text for learning about government but also as a vital resource for fostering an engaged and informed citizenry.
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GenrePolitics and Government
Length11 hrs 45 mins
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Publish dateDec 24, 2019
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Table of contents
1State Governments.
89Missouri.
2Chapter V.: The Nature and Objects of a Constitution, and the Manner in which it is made.
90Tennessee.
3Chapter VI.: Qualifications of Electors; or, by whom Political Power is exercised in the States of this Union.
91Kentucky.
4Chapter VII.: Elections.
92Ohio.
5Chapter VIII.: Division of the Powers of Government.
93Indiana.
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6Chapter IX.: State Legislatures--how constituted.
94Illinois.
7Chapter X.: Meetings and Organization of the Legislature.
95Michigan.
8Chapter XI.: Manner of Enacting Laws.
96Wisconsin.
9Chapter XII.: Executive Department. Governor and Lieutenant-Governor.
97Iowa.
10Chapter XIII.: Assistant Executive State Officers.
98California.
11Chapter XIV.: Counties ind County Officers. Powers and Duties of County Officers.
99Minnesota.
12Chapter XV.: Towns and Town Officers. Powers and Duties of Town Officers.
100Constitution of the United States.
13Chapter XVI.: Incorporation and Government of Cities, Villages, &c.
101Article I.
14Chapter XVII.: Judicial Department. Justices' Courts.
102Article II.
15Chapter XVIII.: Trial by Jury; Execution; Attachment; Appeals; Arrest of Offenders.
103Article III.
16Chapter XIX.: Courts other than Justices' Courts; Grand and Petit Juries, &c.
104Article IV.
17Chapter XX.: Chancery or Equity Courts; Probate Courts; Court of Impeachment.
105Article V.
18Chapter XXI.: Assessment and Collection of Taxes.
106Article VI.
19Chapter XXII.: Education. School Funds; Schools, &c.
107Article VII.
20Chapter XXIII.: Canals and Rail-Roads.
108Amendments.
21Chapter XXIV.: Banks and Insurance Companies.
109Questions
22Chapter XXV.: The Militia.
110Chapter I.
23Government of the United States.
111Chapter II.
24Chapter XXVI.: Causes of the Revolution.
112Chapter III.
25Chapter XXVII.: Nature of the Union under the Confederation.
113Chapter IV.
26Chapter XXVIII.: Nature of the Union under the Constitution.
114Chapter V.
27Chapter XXIX.: Legislative Department. House of Representatives.
115Chapter VI.
28Chapter XXX.: The Senate.
116Chapter VII.
29Chapter XXXI.: Power of Congress to lay Taxes, Duties, &c.; Power to Borrow Money.
117Chapter VIII.
30Chapter XXXII.: Power of Congress to Regulate Commerce. Commerce with Foreign Nations.
118Chapter IX.
31Chapter XXXIII.: Power to regulate Commerce, continued. Navigation; Commerce among the States, and with the Indian Tribes.
119Chapter X.
32Chapter XXXIV.: Powers of Congress in relation to Naturalization; Bankruptcy; Coining Money; Weights and Measures; Punishment of Counterfeiting.
120Chapter XI.
33Chapter XXXV.: Powers of Congress in relation to Post-Offices, Copy-Rights, and Patents, and Inferior Courts.
121Chapter XII.
34Chapter XXXVI.: Powers of Congress in relation to Piracy and Offenses against the Law of Nations; War; Marque and Reprisal, Public Defense, District of Columbia; Implied Powers.
122Chapter XIII.
35Chapter XXXVII.: Prohibitions on Congress.
123Chapter XIV.
36Chapter XXXVIII.: Prohibitions on the States.
124Chapter XV.
37Chapter XXXIX.: Executive Department. President and Vice-President; their Election, Qualifications, &c.
125Chapter XVI.
38Chapter XL.: Powers and Duties of the President; Treaties; Public Ministers; Appointments and Removals.
126Chapter XVII.
39Chapter XLI.: Auxiliary Executive Departments. Departments of State, of the Treasury, of the Interior, of War, of the Navy, of the Post-Office; Attorney-General.
127Chapter XVIII.
40Chapter XLII.: Judicial Department.
128Chapter XIX.
41Chapter XLIII.: Treason, defined; its Punishment.
129Chapter XX.
42Chapter XLIV.: State Records; Privilege of Citizens; Fugitives; Admission of New States; Power over Territory; Guaranty of Republican Government.
130Chapter XXI.
43Chapter XLV.: Provision for Amendments; Assumption of Public Debts; Supremacy of the Constitution, &c.; Oaths and Tests; Ratification of the Constitution.
131Chapter XXII.
44Chapter XLVI.: Amendments to the Constitution.
132Chapter XXIII.
45Common and Statutory Law.
133Chapter XXIV.
46Chapter XLVII.: Rights of Persons. Personal Security; Personal Liberty; Religious Liberty; Liberty of Speech, and of the Press; Right of Property.
134Chapter XXV.
47Chapter XLVIII.: Domestic Relations. Husband and Wife.
135Chapter XXVI.
48Chapter XLIX.: Domestic Relations, continued. Parent and Child; Guardian and Ward; Minors; Masters, Apprentices, and Servants.
136Chapter XXVII.
49Chapter L.: Right of Property. How Title to property is acquired; Wills and Testaments Title to Property by Descent.
137Chapter XXVIII.
50Chapter LI.: Deeds and Mortgages.
138Chapter XXIX.
51Chapter LII.: Incorporeal Hereditaments. Right of Way; Aquatic Rights, &c.
139Chapter XXX.
52Chapter LIII.: Leases:--Estates for Life; Estates for Years; Estates at Will; Estates by Sufferance; Rent, &c.
140Chapter XXXI.
53Chapter LIV.: Contracts in General.
141Chapter XXXII.
54Chapter LV.: Contracts of Sale.
142Chapter XXXIII.
55Chapter LVI.: Fraudulent Sales; Assignments; Gifts, &c.
143Chapter XXXIV.
56Chapter LVII.: Bailment.
144Chapter XXXV.
57Chapter LVIII.: Principal and Agent, or Factor; Broker; Lien, &c.
145Chapter XXXVI.
58Chapter LIX.: Partnership.
146Chapter XXXVII.
59Chapter LXI.: Bills of Exchange; Interest; Usury.
147Chapter XXXVIII.
60Chapter LXII.: Crimes and Misdemeanors.
148Chapter XXXIX.
61Law of Nations.
149Chapter XL.
62Chapter LXIII.: Origin and Progress of the Law of Nations; the Natural, Customary, and Conventional Laws of Nations.
150Chapter XLI.
63Chapter LXIV.: The Jurisdiction of Nations; their mutual Rights and Obligations; the Rights of Embassadors, Ministers, &c.
151Chapter XLII.
64Chapter LXV.: Offensive and Defensive War; just Causes and Objects of War; Reprisals; Alliances in War.
152Chapter XLIII.
65Chapter LXVI.: Declaration of War; its Effect upon the Person and Property of the Enemy's subjects; Stratagems in War; Privateering.
153Chapter XLIV.
66Chapter LXVII.: Rights and Duties of Neutral Nations; Contraband Goods; Blockade; Right of Search; Safe Conducts and Passports; Truces; Treaties of Peace.
154Chapter XLV.
67Synopsis of the State Constitutions.
155Chapter XLVI.
68Maine.
156Chapter XLVII.
69New Hampshire.
157Chapter XLVIII.
70Vermont.
158Chapter XLIX.
71Massachusetts.
159Chapter L.
72Rhode Island.
160Chapter LI.
73Connecticut.
161Chapter LII.
74New York.
162Chapter LIII.
75New Jersey.
163Chapter LIV.
76Pennsylvania.
164Chapter LV.
77Delaware.
165Chapter LVI.
78Maryland.
166Chapter LVII.
79Virginia.
167Chapter LVIII.
80North Carolina.
168Chapter LIX.
81South Carolina.
169Chapter LX.
82Georgia.
170Chapter LXI.
83Florida.
171Chapter LXII.
84Alabama.
172Chapter LXIII.
85Mississippi.
173Chapter LXIV.
86Louisiana.
174Chapter LXV.
87Texas.
175Chapter LXVI.
88Arkansas.
176Chapter LXVII.
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