HCC GOVT2306 Complete Course Latest 2021 March (Full)

GOVT2306 Texas Government

Discussion 1

Introduce yourself including your name, interests/ hobbies, what degree you are working on, and any other information you'd like to share.

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 2

What are the three things you like and dislike about Texas?

By clicking on the following link, you can access Best States Rankings by U.S. News & World Report to assist you in answering the question.  

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 3

Before the end of the year you will gather in Austin to change the Texas constitution as it exists today. You have been given authority to revise, delete, and/or add new amendments to this legal document. Please provide at least three (3) examples of how you would change this document as it exists today. You can access a copy of the current Texas Constitution by clicking on the following link

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/ (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 4

Considering most of you all live in or near Houston and Harris County, what are the three biggest challenges facing the city and county.

You can access a copy of the 2020 Kinder Houston Area Survey by clicking on the following link.

https://kinder.rice.edu/sites/default/files/documents/KI%202020%20Houston%20Area%20Survey%20Report_0.pdf (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 5

Should the Texas legislature meet more frequently? Should Texas lawmakers be paid more? Should there be term limits for members of the legislative branch in Texas? By clicking on the following link, you can access an article about the part-time nature of the Texas legislature to assist you in answering the question.  

https://www.texastribune.org/2017/12/08/hey-texplainer-why-does-texas-have-part-time-legislature/   (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 6

Should there be term limits for the Texas Governor? What is your opinion regarding the plural executive in Texas? If you were the Governor of Texas how would you address the COVID-19 crisis? By clicking on the following link, you can access an article about Governor Abbott and the strategies he has embraced in order to confront the pandemic.

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/03/22/texas-shelter-in-place-coronavirus-cases/ (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 7

Is justice for sale in Texas? How should Texas judges get their jobs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the system you have selected? You can access a video on this subject by clicking on the following link

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/02192010/profile2.html (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 8

What is your opinion regarding the Texas voter ID law? Which party supports it, why? Which party opposes it, why? By clicking on the following link, you can access information from the Texas Secretary of State concerning the voter ID law in Texas to assist you in answering the question.

https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/need-id.htmlLinks to an external site.

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 9

Why is voter turnout so low in Texas? What historical and contemporary factors in Texas have helped create an atmosphere of depressed participation in the political process? By clicking on the following link, you can access an article about low voter turnout in Texas to assist you in answering the question.

https://www.texastribune.org/2018/02/23/texas-voter-turnout-electorate-explainer/ (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 10

with and one thing you disagree with for both parties. Please use the following format.

Texas Republican Party Platform agree:

Texas Republican Party Platform disagree:

Texas Democratic Party Platform agree:

Texas Democratic Party Platform disagree:

https://www.texasgop.org/platform/ (Links to an external site.)

 (Links to an external site.)

https://www.texasdemocrats.org/our-party/texas-democratic-party-platform/ (Links to an external site.)

Due to the polarization within the electorate, Republicans and Democrats, you have been selected by a large movement in Texas to create a new political party. For your “initial post” you must include the following about the new party using the following format:

Create a name

Provide a one sentence motto (What does your party stand for?)

Determine the party’s positions on these major issues facing Texans:

        a. Immigration reform

        b. Improving education

        c. The tax system

        d. Improving healthcare

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the questions and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 11

There are around 100,000 associations and interest groups in the United States. Nearly two out of every three Americans at some point will belong to a group or association. Individuals who have a higher socio-economic status such as yourselves are more likely to belong to a group or association. I would like you to do some research and tell me three groups or associations you would like to join and the reasons why. Are interest groups beneficial in Texas politics? What are the advantages and disadvantages? By clicking on the following link, you can access a website that provides information about several groups and associations.

https://votesmart.org/interest-groups#.XpKZyXJ7nb0 (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 12

In your opinion what policies should be implemented to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in Texas? What impact will your decisions have on the physical and mental health of Texans, along with the economy of the state?

The following link provides information about Governor Abbott’s response to the crisis.

https://www.statesman.com/news/20200425/politics-behind-abbottrsquos-most-consequential-decision (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the questions and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 13

What is your position regarding the death penalty in Texas? What are the advantages of disadvantages of the death penalty in Texas?

The following links provide information and facts about the death penalty in Texas and the U.S. https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/ (Links to an external site.)

https://files.deathpenaltyinfo.org/documents/pdf/FactSheet.f1585003454.pdf  (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the questions and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

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Discussion 14

What type of tax structure (progressive, regressive, etc.) is best for Texas? Should Texas implement a state income tax?

The following link is an article regarding a state income tax in Texas.

https://www.texastribune.org/2019/10/09/texas-doesnt-have-income-tax-and-isnt-getting-one-any-time-soon/ (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the questions and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Discussion 15

Where do you get your news and information from? What steps do you take in order to prevent the spread of fake news? What is your opinion of local, state, and federal officials concerning their response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

The following link is a list of Texas media outlets.

https://lrl.texas.gov/currentIssues/newsMedia.cfm (Links to an external site.)

The following link is an article regarding public opinion concerning the coronavirus.

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/04/24/texas-coronavirus-poll-economy-jobs/ (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the questions and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.

 

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Research Paper

GOVT 2306 Research Paper Requirements and Grading

Assignment details:

1. Select a current Texas political issue and briefly describe the issue and what the different viewpoints are. For example, the topic could be legalization of marijuana in Texas. The viewpoints are either for legalization or against it.

2. Research the topic using three professional sources (books, journals, newspapers, magazines, or websites that end in .org, .edu, or .gov) and compare and contrast the different viewpoints and positions on your topic. Fully address the different sides of the issue and demonstrate an understanding of its complexities.

3. Draw a personal conclusion based on your analysis of the issue and present an informed evaluation from the evidence.

4. Your paper will include the body of work and a Works Cited Page (list or resources used).

5. Submit your paper through Canvas by the due date as posted in the Course Syllabus.

Fyi, the paper will automatically be ran through a program that checks for plagiarism. Plagiarized work will receive a grade of zero (0) with no opportunity for make-up. Requirements for formatting your paper:

• Completed in Microsoft Word

• Use MLA (Modern Language Association) Formatting

o Details and helpful information can be found at

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

• 12 or 14 inch font

• Verdana font

• Double spaced

Grading Basics:

• The body of the research paper must be a minimum of 1,000 words.

• The research paper must be original work from the student and may not be recycled from a different class. In other words, if you’ve already submitted the paper in a different class, ever, you may not use it for this assignment. All information must be properly cited using in-text citations; place the author (e.g.,Brown) or the source name (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau) in parenthesis after paraphrasing their work.

• Use 3 separate professional sources.

• Information from sources must be paraphrased and not quoted. Do not put any quotes within your paper. The resources cited within the body of the work must match the listed resources on the Works Cited page

 

GOVT2306 Texas Government

Exam 1

Question 1The war that led to the declaration of the Republic of Texas began

  with the battle at the Alamo.

  within months of the arrival of the first American settlers.

  in 1835.

  when the Spanish government imposed restrictions on American settlers.

 Question 2Which of the following is NOT a reason the population in Texas has been growing?

  Federal relocation programs

  Increasing birth rates

  Migration from other states

  Migration from other countries

 Question 3In terms of population size, Texas ranks _________ in the nation in comparison to other states.

  third

  fourth

  first

  second

 Question 4Compared to other states, Texas has.

  Lower poverty rates and higher population growth

  Higher poverty rates and lower population growth

  Lower poverty rates and lower population growth

  Higher poverty rates and higher population growth

 Question 5Figure 1.3 Percentage Change in Population for the 15 Most Populous States, 2010—2015

SOURCE: Adapted from U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates, Table 2. Cumulative Estimates of Resident Population Change for the United States, Regions, States, and Puerto Rico and Region and State Rankings: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015; http://www.census.gov/popest/data/State/totals/2015/index.html.

According to Figure 1.3 in the text, what can be determined about population change in Texas?

  Population growth in Texas is lower than the national average

  Population in Texas has grown about twice the national rate.

  Population growth in Texas is the same as the national average.

  Population growth in Texas is about the same as most states.

 

 

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Exam 2

Question 1What percentage of the Texas House of Representatives is elected during a presidential election year?

  33 percent

  25 percent

 100 percent

  50 percent

 Question 2What percentage of the Texas Senate is usually elected during a presidential election year?

  25 percent

  33 percent

  100 percent

  50 percent

 Question 3The House Insurance Committee is hearing testimony from the Texas Department of Insurance about the effectiveness of recent procedural changes within the department. Which legislative function is this committee demonstrating?

  budget and taxation

  management

  oversight

  lawmaking

 Question 4The main function of the Sunset Advisory Commission is to:

  Recommend a budget to the state legislature

  Oversee state agencies

  Redraw legislative districts

  Set the legislative calendar

 Question 5A voter who wants his representative to make decisions based solely on the will of the people desires which type of representative?

  A citizen-legislator

  A trustee

  A delegate

  A professional legislator

 

 

 

 

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Exam 3

Question 1Which group was the primary target of the poll tax?

  itinerant farm workers

  individuals who did not own property

  low-income white farmers

  poor Democrats

 Question 2What is the most common form of political participation?

  attending a rally

  signing a petition

  financial contributions

  voting

 Question 3The state of Texas's history of restricting access to voting is very much in keeping with its

  states rights political culture.

  individualistic political culture.

  moralistic political culture.

  traditionalistic political culture.

 Question 4If the post office in Texas is unable to deliver a voter registration card, it will be returned to the voter registrar, and

  the voter registrar will attempt to find a forwarding address and re-send the card if one is found.

  it will be sent to the polling station on election day for the voter to pick up.

  the voter will need to re-register in order to vote in future elections.

  the county sheriff will be notified to investigate possible voter fraud.

 Question 5

Which state does NOT limit the voting rights of persons convicted of a felony?

  Texas

  West Virginia

  Vermont

  Mississippi

 

 

 

 

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Exam 4

Question 1In lieu of purchasing workers' compensation insurance, employers in Texas

  can file a "tort" model exception for the employee with the health and safety board.

  don't have to do anything, unless an injured employee files a civil law suit.

  should have the union pay for the insurance out of mandatory dues.

  may require the employee to purchase the insurance.

 Question 2Who pays the largest part of the cost of K-12 education in Texas?

  local districts

  the federal government

  the state government

  the county government

 Question 3A policy liberalism index is a measure of:

  How liberal or conservative a state is on certain policies

  How liberal or conservative the voters of a state are

  How liberal or conservative the state legislators are

  How liberal or conservative the state constitution is

 Question 4In 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that state bans on same-sex marriage violated the Fourteenth Amendment in which case?

  Loving v. Virginia

  Shelby County v. Holder

  Grutter v. Bollinger

Correct!

  Obergefell v. Hodges

 Question 5If a student takes more than the allowed hours (as set by the legislature) to complete his or her degree, the student

  is placed on academic probation.

  must pay the out-of-state tuition rate.

  may transfer to a community college.

  is assigned a mentor to help him/her successfully complete the course of study.