The Texas Constitution is widely criticized, particularly with regard to the three branches of government. If you could change one thing about each of the three branches, what would it be and why? Write a one to three page essay addressing this issue. You must address all three branches and use at least two sources. The essay must demonstrate awareness of audience and purpose, use appropriate and relevant content to develop ideas, and use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. The essay should use proper MLA or APA format.
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Texas Government
Texas Government
Project description
Students will write an essay, 500-750 words in length, on a topic selected from the list below. The purpose of the project is to give students an opportunity to discuss a key political science concept, and to show a basic understanding of academic research and reporting skills. The project consists of producing a 500-750 word essay on one of the provided topics (see below), as well as a works cited page for sources containing information used in the essay. The assignment is to be formatted according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Students should research this style in order to properly format the assignment; papers not formatted properly will not receive a passing grade.
Students should use New Times Roman 12 point as the paper’s font, double space the text, and create one inch margins on all four sides of the page. In addition, the assignment should be formatted according to MLA style. Please go to here before starting your paper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xAc4yZ8VSA
TOPIC:
In Chapter 2, “The Constitutional Setting,” the authors describe the various state constitutions of Texas, with particular attention to the current state constitution. Complete the following:
Describe the features of the current Texas constitution.
Explain the influences that were critical in the structure and powers of the government created in the final document.
Identify similarities and differences between the Texas Constitution and the U.S. constitution.
Illustrate your points with specific examples from each of the legislative, executive, and judicial articles.
Texas Government
Texas Government
Project description
Students will write an essay, 500-750 words in length, on a topic selected from the list below. The purpose of the project is to give students an opportunity to discuss a key political science concept, and to show a basic understanding of academic research and reporting skills. The project consists of producing a 500-750 word essay on one of the provided topics (see below), as well as a works cited page for sources containing information used in the essay. The assignment is to be formatted according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Students should research this style in order to properly format the assignment; papers not formatted properly will not receive a passing grade.
Students should use New Times Roman 12 point as the paper’s font, double space the text, and create one inch margins on all four sides of the page. In addition, the assignment should be formatted according to MLA style. Please go to here before starting your paper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xAc4yZ8VSA
TOPIC:
In Chapter 2, “The Constitutional Setting,” the authors describe the various state constitutions of Texas, with particular attention to the current state constitution. Complete the following:
Describe the features of the current Texas constitution.
Explain the influences that were critical in the structure and powers of the government created in the final document.
Identify similarities and differences between the Texas Constitution and the U.S. constitution.
Illustrate your points with specific examples from each of the legislative, executive, and judicial articles.