2. Texas is full of Independent School Districts (ISDs). What is the basic structure of an ISD? Should Texas continue to use ISDs? As Texas grows should we adopt a more centralized system? Be sure to identify the pros and cons of the current system and any proposed new system.
Directions: Answer each of the following questions. Be sure to use complete sentences when answering the questions. Cite your sources as appropriate. Your answer to each question should be several paragraphs. Please double space your answers. 1. What is the difference between a home rule and a general law city? How do these forms … Read more
Directions: Answer each of the following questions. Be sure to use complete sentences when answering the questions. Cite your sources as appropriate. Your answer to each question should be several paragraphs. Please double space your answers. 1. What does the term plural executive mean? Who is in the plural executive? Why does Texas use … Read more
Directions: Answer each of the following questions. Be sure to use complete sentences when answering the questions. Cite your sources as appropriate. Your answer to each question should be SEVERAL paragraphs. Please double space your answers. 1. What is the major difference between the permanent and temporary party structure in Texas? Why is the precinct … Read more
Describe the problem: Create context for understanding the cultural, social, structural demographic and/or economic influences that is relevant to the issue. Describe a policy solution: What entity is responsible for forming policy to address the issue or problem? (Exs. legislature, agency, nonprofit, citizens’ organization, court, city council, mayor, etc.) How is this policy intended to address the problem? Analysis: Critically … Read more
Using the short answer format provided, make an argument for or against a specific the policy you will use in your final project. Include links to the source for your information. Sources must be reliable. Your responses should demonstrate an understanding of the course material covered as well as the application of critical thinking and … Read more
Find a statistical chart or table that compares at least two things. Write a brief analysis of the information depicted in your graph or table. Include a statement of the meaning and importance we should derive from information demonstrated. Provide a link to the source of your statistical measure. Must be a reliable source. PRO TIP: … Read more
Find a political media artifact with an ideological bias. (Anything produced for mass consumption. Examples: memes, tweets, ads, news articles, podcasts, signs, photographs, ect.) Post the artifact or link and answer the following questions. 1. Who created this message? (If you don’t know, what can you assume?) 2.What creative techniques are used to attract my … Read more