Assignment:
1. Discuss the influences of political culture on the study of Texas government and politics.
2. What are some of the key similarities and differences between the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution?
3. Explain federalism. What it is. How it works. Be as specific as possible.
4. Explain the "Necessary and Proper" clause and the 10th Amendment. What are each? What impact have they had? Give examples. Be as specific as possible.
5. Describe the history of Texas as a one-party state. Which party dominates Texas politics, and what are the historical origins behind this dominance? What were some of the ramifications of one-party rule? What caused the rise of a two-party system in Texas?