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Discussion on Government
- How many of the names of men mentioned in this document set can you find on maps of North Dakota or South Dakota?
- Why were the residents of eastern Dakota so anxious for a government? What could they do without a government? What could they do only with a government?
- Can a society function without a government? Other than criminal law, what laws are necessary? What is needed to enforce laws?
- Was the change in the oath of office necessary? Why?
