Principles of Civil Government (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Boyd Kinnear

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428968872 ISBN 13: 9780428968878

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the foundations of government and how its principles shape modern democracies.

This concise guide outlines what government is, why it exists, and how it moves from theory to practice. It examines how laws, rights, and institutions work together to promote stability, freedom, and common welfare.

The book surveys the core ideas behind political order, from the nature of the state to the duties of citizens. It discusses how majority opinion, minority rights, and the rule of law interact in guiding policy, enforcing contracts, and defining public power. It also considers the challenges of large states, the structure of federations, and the balance between local and central authority.

Readers will gain a clear map of topics such as the aims of government, the scope of legislation, and the role of public opinion in shaping national life. The work also surveys different constitutional models, the risks of overreach, and the responsibilities attached to political power. It is a practical introduction to how political systems sustain happiness, justice, and orderly progress.

• Foundational concepts: what government is and why it exists
• How constitutions, laws, and institutions shape public life
• The tension between central authority and local autonomy
• Ways parties, representation, and federation impact national unity

Ideal for readers of political theory, history, and civics who want a grounded overview of how civil government operates and why it matters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428968872
• ISBN 13: 9780428968878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 255