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some point of school law, to whom should he appeal? How much would he have
to pay for the advice? What force would the opinion have? Could he obtain
a legal opinion as to a private matter on the same terms?

If you had a bill against the state, how would you get your pay? If
payment were refused what could you do? (Do not try to answer off-hand.
Ask a lawyer.)

How are the expenses of the state government met? The amount of state
expenses last year? (See report of treasurer.)

What are the sources of the school fund, of this state? Did you ever know
of school lands being sold in your county? By whom, how, and on what
terms?

Name your county superintendent of schools. The state superintendent. Is
there a United States superintendent? Get the report of the state
superintendent and find out what it contains. Ask your teacher to let you
see the teachers' report to the county superintendent. How much state
money did your district receive last year?

CHAPTER XIV.

OTHER STATE OFFICERS.

Adjutant-General.--To aid the governor in the discharge of his duties as
commander-in-chief, there is an officer called the adjutant-general.
Through him all general orders to the state militia are issued. He also
keeps the rolls and records of the militia. In some states he is required
by law to act as attorney for those seeking pensions from the United
States.

Railroad Commissioners.--To prevent railroads from charging extortionate
rates for passengers or freight; to see that reasonable facilities are
provided, such as depots, side tracks to warehouses, cars for transporting
grain, etc.; to prevent discrimination for or against any person or
corporation needing these cars; in other words, to secure fair play
between the railroads and the people, a railroad commission consisting of
from one to three members has been established in many states by the
legislature.

Insurance Commissioner.--To protect the people from unreliable insurance
companies, there is an officer called the insurance commissioner. No
insurance company can legally transact business in the state until it has
satisfied the commissioner that its methods of insurance and its financial
condition are such as to give the security promised to those insured by
it. The certificate of authority granted to any company may be revoked by
the commissioner at any time if the company refuses or neglects to comply
with the conditions established by law.

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