This educational book is designed to teach young people in America about their rights and responsibilities as citizens. It covers topics such as the Constitution, elections, law and order, and patriotism, using clear and concise language and illustrations. Originally published in 1877, it is still relevant today as an introduction to civics and good citizenship. 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.