The continuous and fairly efficient discharge of certain functions by government, central and local, is a necessary condition for the existence of any great society. (Charles A. Beard)

The continuous and fairly efficient discharge of certain functions by government, central and local, is a necessary condition for the existence of any great society.

Charles A. Beard

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