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Studies in Civics

CHAPTER IV
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Village elections are conducted as are those in a town.
Enlargements .-- Lands adjoining the village may be annexed to it, at the wish and with the consent of the voters of the territory and of the village.

The will of the voters aforesaid is expressed at an election called, after due notice, by the county commissioners.
_Some Pertinent Questions._ Name the incorporated villages in your county.

Any others that you know.
Name some villages, so-called, which are not incorporated.

Why are the petition and other papers of incorporation recorded?
Can a person living in a village build a sidewalk to suit his own fancy?
Why?
Suppose that owing to a defective sidewalk you should break your leg, what responsibility would lie on the village?
How would you get your pay if you had a bill against a village?
The village council has power "to establish and regulate markets." Why should the sale of meats be regulated any more than the sale of flour or of clothing?
May the sale of bread be regulated?
What is the difference between a policeman and a constable.
Compare the village and the town, telling wherein they are alike and wherein they are different.
_Debate_.
Resolved, That for a village of 1000 inhabitants or less it is wise not to become incorporated..


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