Discussion: What are the key components of consideration that went into forming the Texas Constitution?
Key Areas to address include:
Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution.
Describe state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.
Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas.
Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.
Write a research/argumentative essay, 500 to 750 words in length, from the topic below.
Be sure to include a strong thesis statement (debatable claim) as a part of your introduction paragraph.
Be sure to write in the 3rd person.