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CHAPTER IV.
The principle of the sovereignty of the people in America 64
 
CHAPTER V.
Necessity of examining the condition of the States before that of the Union at large 69
   The American system of townships and municipal bodies 71
Limits of the townships 74
Authorities of the township in New England 75
Existence of the township 79
Public spirit of the townships of New England 82
The counties of New England 86
Administration in New England 88
General remarks on the Administration of the United States 103
Of the State 110
Legislative power of the State 111
The executive power of the State 113
Political effects of the system of local administration in the United States 115
 
CHAPTER VI.
Judicial power in the United States, and its influence on political society 135
Other powers granted to the American Judges 144
 
CHAPTER VII.
Political jurisdiction in the United States 148