Chapter 96

19. Relation between freedom and responsibility. (Hadley, _The Relation between Freedom and Responsibility in the Evolution of Democratic Government_.)

20. The influence of ideals upon civic conduct. (Adams, _The Power of Ideals in American History_.)

21. Wherein Public Opinion fails. (Bryce, _The American Commonwealth_, vol. ii, chapter lxxxvi.)

22. Wherein Public Opinion succeeds. (Bryce, _The American Commonwealth_, vol. ii, chapter lxxxvii.)

FOR CLASSROOM DISCUSSION

23. Suppose the public highways in your locality were in bad condition. How would you go about it to remedy the situation?

24. Which has more influence upon the opinions of people, the school or the press?

25. Are the Initiative and the Referendum adequate methods of ascertaining the prevailing state of Public Opinion?

26. Is freedom of speech an adequate safeguard of the rights of minorities?

27. To what extent, if to any, should Federal and state authorities distribute free literature concerning the nature and functions of American government?

28. How might co÷peration in the study of civic problems be promoted in your community?