ral government of the Philippines.

"Five members of the commission are heads of the executive departments
as well as having legislative powers. The other four members have only
legislative power."

Commission: The nine members of the commission appointed by the
President constitute the Upper House of the Legislature known as the
Senate.

Lower House: The members of the Lower House of Representatives are
elected by the people of the various civilized districts.

The nine commissioners represent the legislative body and have control
of that part of the island not civilized.

Courts: They have a system of courts in which the judges of the
Supreme Court are appointed by the President, and the judges of the
lower courts are appointed by the Governor General with the approval
of the commission.

Commissioners: There are two resident commissioners sent to the
United States from the Philippines with seats in the House of
Representatives, but cannot vote, only taking part in the debates.

Provinces: The islands are divided into provinces "each of which is
governed by a provincial board of three members, and each province has
its own city or town with its local government." Two of the members of
the boards are elected by the people, and the third, who is the
treasurer, is appointed by the Governor General, but usually a
"Filipino."

PORTO RICO.

Under President Wilson's administration "The new organic law granted
the people of Porto Rico a greater self government than they had ever
enjoyed."

They have a Governor appointed by the President, a legislature of two
Houses elected by the people, and a system of courts.

"There are seventy-six cities and towns which enjoy some local
government."

They send as their representative to Congress, a resident
commissioner. While these new possessions are expensive they add great
wealth and power to our nation.

Taxes are contributions that the people are required by the government
to pay in order to meet the expenses of our nation.

We are not patriotic unless we respond to the call of our government.

REFERENDUM AND INITIATIVE.

Some states have the referendum and initiative power of helping to
make laws.

If a state legislature passes a law that the people do not approve of
a petition may be signed by a certain number of voters which will
require the law to be referred to the people for their approval or
disapproval.

Referendum means referring a law passed b