Civil Government of Virginia by William Fayette Fox
QR code
"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.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Fox, William Fayette, 1836-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Civil Government of Virginia A Text-book for Schools Based Upon the Constitution of 1902 and Conforming to the Laws Enacted in Accordance Therewith |
| Credits | Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | Virginia -- Politics and government |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4762 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04762-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 250 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!