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Civil Government in the United States Considered with Some Reference to Its Origins

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Civil Government in the United States Considered with Some Reference to Its Origins by John Fiske

Civil Government in the United States Considered with Some Reference to Its Origins Chapter 1 TAXATION AND GOVERNMENT.

"Too much taxes".

What is taxation?

Taxation and eminent domain.

What is government?

The "ship of state".

"The government".

Whatever else it may be, "the government" is the power which imposes taxes.

Difference between taxation and robbery.

Sometimes taxation is robbery.

The study of history is full of practical lessons, and helpful to those who would be good citizens.

Perpetual vigilance is the price of liberty.

QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT.

SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONS AND DIRECTIONS.

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE.

Civil Government in the United States Considered with Some Reference to Its Origins Chapter 1 TAXATION AND GOVERNMENT.