Texas Government writing assignments (3 and 4), political science homework help
Submissions that are more
comprehensive and detailed will earn a higher point total. You need
several paragraphs (around500 words). You cannot just write
two or three sentences and expect to receive full points. Make sure that
you cover all parts of the question. I have added some current event
articles you can read to help with your post. You can emphasize your
point by using information from one of the linked articles, the textbook, or
add your own current event or other examples (including the experiences of you
or someone you know). It helps to include data in your assignment
(such as voter turnout rates, incarceration rates, etc.). I want to see
that you have read the material and understand the topic, so make sure you are
specific in your answers.
Finally, make sure you do
not just cut and paste information from an online source.
Describe the eligibility qualifications and registration process
for voting in Texas. Identify and discuss those socio-economic
factors that influence voter participation. How does Texas rank in voter
turnout compared to the turnout in the United States? How did Texas turnout
rank in the election in November 2014 (you can find this online)?
Discuss three ways to increase voter
turnout? Have these voting reforms worked in
otherstates?
Texas’ Voter Registration
System is in “Disarray” and Needs to Be Overhauled, Report Argues
Voter turnout: The six states
that rank the highest and why
Texas sued over voter
registration
Study: Law Discouraged More
Than Those Without Voter ID
Federal Court says Texas voter
ID law violates Voting Rights Act
The following article discusses
some of the changes being made to voting laws across the country — by one side
wanting to expand voting and the other trying to reduce access. It
mentions Texas but is not specifically about Texas. It may be helpful
information for your post.
· New Laws to limit voting in swing states
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Submissions that are more
comprehensive and detailed will earn a higher point total. You need
several paragraphs (around500 words). You cannot just write
two or three sentences and expect to receive full points. Make sure that
you cover all parts of the question. I have added some current event
articles you can read to help with your post. You can emphasize your
point by using information from one of the linked articles, the textbook, or
add your own current event or other examples (including the experiences of you
or someone you know). It helps to include data in your assignment
(such as voter turnout rates, incarceration rates, etc.). I want to see
that you have read the material and understand the topic, so make sure you are
specific in your answers.
Finally, make sure you do
not just cut and paste information from anonlinesource.
Choose ONE of the following 2 topics
and answer the related questions:
1. Identify and describe four types of taxes that fund state (not local
or federal) government in Texas. Explain the relative merits of each tax in
terms of generating revenue. What does the revenue generated from the
taxes fund? Do you think the system of taxation in Texas is fair (see Who
Pays link below)? When there is a budget surplus should taxes be cut or
should the money be spent on other areas, such as education, roads, healthcare, etc.?
· Who
Pays
· Record Texas sales tax month excites some
· State leaders urge spending restraint as revenues increase
2. Identify and describe the various bodies that
govern the public schools in Texas. Explain some of thespecific issues with which these bodies have to deal. Do you think issues of
education should be determined by politicians or by trained education officials?
· Debate again thrusts CSCOPE into Texas spotlight
· Texas 38th in per pupil spending
· Oil patch schools facing budget nightmare
Again, you just have to choose ONE topic for
your assignment. Answer all questions related to that topic.
