and references than can be used by any one class. Should it happen, on
the other hand, that more work of this character is desired, the need
may be met by reference to similar questions in "Government in State and
Nation."

In preparing this new edition, we take the opportunity of acknowledging
the assistance given by many teachers of civics, strangers to us, who
are using "Government in State and Nation," and others who are using
"Our Government," for their helpful suggestions.

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS,
July 1, 1913.




CONTENTS


PART I.

I. THE WORK OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
II. COUNTY GOVERNMENT
III. THE ORIGIN OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
IV. THE GOVERNMENT OF CITIES

PART II.

V. EVENTS LEADING TO THE FORMATION OF THE UNION
VI. THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION