Select ONE of the following topics to answer for Writing Assignment 2. The writing assignment should be a minimum of 750 words. You should find most of the information you need to complete the assignment in the textbook, but it may improve your submission by using additional sources (such as news articles or government websites).\u00a0\u00a0See the Writing Assignment Instructions for more information. <\/p>\n
What is a plural executive model? How does the single executive model differ from the plural executive model?\u00a0 What are the arguments for and against a plural executive?\u00a0 Do you believe that the plural executive is more democratic than the single executive model? Why or why not?\u00a0 Do you believe the plural executive lead to more efficient and accountable government? Why or why not?\u00a0 Under the plural executive system, how does the power of the governor in Texas compare to other states?\u00a0 (Use specific examples)\u00a0
How are state judges selected in Texas?\u00a0 Discuss two different methods used in other states for selecting judges. What are the arguments for each of the selection methods you discussed?\u00a0\u00a0Do you think that judges should be elected or appointed?\u00a0\u00a0Explain your reasoning.\u00a0\u00a0 How informed do you think the public is about judicial elections and judicial candidates?\u00a0 If you were voting for a judge,\u00a0would you research the candidates and their qualifications or would you vote based on party affiliation?
According to “Who Governs Texas’ Cities?” in Chapter 10, which city council best reflects the racial\/ethnic composition of its population? Explain how you came to this conclusion.\u00a0 Which city council diverges the most from its city’s population?\u00a0 Explain how you came to this conclusion.\u00a0 Do you think it is important that city councils reflect the racial\/ethnic composition of their communities? Why or why not?\u00a0 Describe an issue a city might face where the racial\/ethnic composition of the city council might matter in resolving that issue.
\u00a0Do you think that sales taxes are a fair way for the state to generate revenue? Why or why not?\u00a0 As described in\u00a0The Texas Tribune\u00a0article\u00a0\u201cHow Texas lawmakers tax swap plan could affect Texans\u201d, there was a proposal in the 2019 legislative session to increase the sales tax to offset a reduction in property taxes.\u00a0 Do you think trading a sales tax increase for a property tax decrease is a fair approach for the majority of Texans?\u00a0 Why or why not?\u00a0 What happened to this proposal during the 2019 legislative session?\u00a0 (Note:\u00a0The Texas Tribune\u00a0is a good resource for information on the legislative session.)
How has Texas ranked over the last 10 years in the percent of people without health insurance when compared to other states?\u00a0 (Refer to\u00a0Census Bureau\u00a0data.)\u00a0 Has the percentage of people without health insurance been increasing or decreasing?\u00a0 What are some of the explanations for the differences between the current uninsured rate in Texas and the rate in other states? \u00a0Do you think this issue should be a priority for Texas legislators?\u00a0 Why or why not?\u00a0 Was this issue addressed in the most recent legislative session and if so, what was the outcome?\u00a0 (Note:\u00a0The Texas Tribune\u00a0is a good resource for information on public policy issues in Texas).
Discuss how the racial\/ethnic makeup of the overall prison population and the death row population in Texas compares to the racial\/ethnic breakdown of the general population in Texas.\u00a0 (Refer to \u201cWho are Texans?\u201d in Chapter 13.)\u00a0 What might explain the racial\/ethnic makeup of the prison population in Texas?\u00a0 Which regions of the country have higher incarceration rates and death penalty usage?\u00a0 (Refer to \u201cTexas and the nation\u201d in Chapter 13.)\u00a0 What do you think explains the differences in the regional patterns of incarceration and death penalty usage?\u00a0 After reading Chapter 13, how do you feel about the fairness of the Texas criminal justice system?\u00a0 Are there any specific reforms that you would like to see adopted?
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