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Writing
Assignment 2
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). See the Writing Assignment Instructions
for more information.
Writing Assignment 2 -- topics covering Chapters 8-13
·
What is a plural executive model? How does the single executive model
differ from the plural executive model? What are the arguments for and
against a plural executive? Do you believe that the plural executive is
more democratic than the single executive model? Why or why not? Do you
believe the plural executive lead to more efficient and accountable government?
Why or why not? Under the plural executive system, how does the power of
the governor in Texas compare to other states? (Use specific
examples)
·
How
has Texas ranked over the last 10 years in the percent of people without health
insurance when compared to other states? (Refer to Census Bureau data.) Has the percentage
of people without health insurance been increasing or decreasing? What
are some of the explanations for the differences between the current uninsured
rate in Texas and the rate in other states? Do you think this issue
should be a priority for Texas legislators? Why or why not? Was
this issue addressed in the most recent legislative session and if so, what was
the outcome? (Note: The Texas Tribune is 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. (Refer to “Who are Texans?” in
Chapter 13.) What might explain the racial/ethnic makeup of the prison
population in Texas? Which regions of the country have higher
incarceration rates and death penalty usage? (Refer to “Texas and the nation”
in Chapter 13.) What do you think explains the differences in the
regional patterns of incarceration and death penalty usage? After reading
Chapter 13, how do you feel about the fairness of the Texas criminal justice
system? Are there any specific reforms that you would like to see
adopted?
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