The Citizens Part In Government (1907)

The Citizens Part In Government is a book written by Elihu Root in 1907 that explores the role of citizens in government. Root was a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the United States Secretary of State under President Theodore Roosevelt.In this book, Root argues that citizens have a critical role to play in the functioning of democratic government. He examines the various ways in which citizens can participate in government, including through voting, serving on juries, and engaging in political activism.Root also discusses the importance of civic education and the need for citizens to be informed about the workings of government in order to make informed decisions. He emphasizes the need for citizens to be active and engaged in their communities, and to hold their elected officials accountable.Overall, The Citizens Part In Government is a thoughtful and insightful exploration of the role of citizens in democratic government. It remains a relevant and important work today, as citizens continue to grapple with the challenges of participation in a rapidly changing political landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.