Civil Government of Virginia / A Text-book for Schools Based Upon the Constitution of 1902 and Conforming to the Laws Enacted in Accordance Therewith

A school textbook explains the principles and organization of state and local government under the 1902 Virginia constitution, presenting the functions of legislative, executive, and judicial departments. Chapters detail the composition and duties of the General Assembly, the governor and other state executive officers, and the appellate, circuit, chancery, and local courts. It outlines county, district, city, and town government, enumerates local officers and their responsibilities, and examines elections, juries, and court personnel. A dedicated section treats public education administration, school boards, funds, and teachers, while appendices reproduce constitutional provisions, colonial and state gubernatorial lists, and population tables.