GOVT2306 Texas Government Exam - 2

Exam 2 will be in an essay format. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. Use the articles that are uploaded to help you answer the questions. Fully reading the chapters will help you craft your response. Please ensure that your response for both questions are at least 200 words. I cannot stress that enough. It is timed so remember to take it in one sitting.

QUESTION 1

Many people are not aware of who represents them at the state or federal level. The people who represent you in legislature speaks for you. It is imperative that you know who these people are and where they stand when it comes to policy making. For this assignment you will research your local legislator that serves your area. You search for the individual that serves in the House of Representatives.  To answer the questions below, use the following website: https://house.texas.gov/members/find-your-representative/

1.What is their party affiliation?

2.Which district does your representative represent?

3.When did they serving in the House? How many terms have they served?

4.Name and explain three bills they’ve authored, and one bill they’ve sponsored.

5.What committee does he or she currently serve on and what is the purpose of the committee?