The government class book / Designed for the instruction of youth in the principles of constitutional government and the rights and duties of citizens.

Chapter 244: Minnesota.

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The text is an elementary civics manual aimed at school-age readers that explains the organization and powers of constitutional government, the rights and duties of citizens, and the structure of federal, state, and local institutions. It defines common political and legal terms, addresses municipal incorporation and administration, and uses clear explanations and review questions to make complex processes accessible. Emphasis is placed on preparing youth for responsible participation in self-government, promoting informed voting, civic responsibility, and a practical understanding of laws and public duties.

Minnesota.

This state was admitted into the union in 1858.

Electors. White male citizens having resided in the United States one year, and in the state four months. Also foreigners who have so resided, and declared their intention to become citizens; and persons of mixed white and Indian blood, and of Indian blood, under certain regulations.

Legislature. A senate and a house of representatives. The first legislature consisted of thirty-seven senators and eighty representatives.

Executive. A governor and a lieutenant-governor are elected for two years.

A secretary of state, a treasurer, and an attorney-general, are elected for two years, and a state auditor for three years.

Judiciary. The judicial power is vested in a supreme court, district courts, courts of probate, justices of the peace, and such other courts inferior to the supreme court, as the legislature may establish by a two-thirds vote.