Reproduction of the original: Civil Government in the United States Considered With Some Reference... by John Fiske

In this classic work, John Fiske provides a detailed analysis of the origins and development of civil government in the United States. He traces the historical development of American government, and examines the impact of liberalism, democracy, and federalism on the structure and function of the state. Fiske argues that the success of American government is due in large part to its emphasis on individual rights and freedoms, and to the balance of power between different branches of government. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American political history and theory. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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