FOR EACH MLA NO PLAGIARISM 750 WORDS (3 PAGES). There should be a total of 7 papers because one question I need you to do twice for two DIFFERENT people. NO AI at all
Explain how ow the population has changed in Texas and how it is projected to change in the future. (Hint: Look at the charts and graphs in Chapter 1.) In what ways might Texas’ politics change in the future based on its racial and ethnic makeup? Based on the population growth, urbanization, and economic transformation of the last two decades, how might Texas change in the next two decades? Which areas will grow in population, and what might Texas’ government have to do to respond to that growth? (Be specific)
what are some of the historical and more recent barriers to voting in Texas? (Be specific) What accounts for the low level of voter participation in Texas? What can be done to increase voter participation? (Specifically, discuss at least two policy proposals that election officials could adopt.) After the 2020 election, state legislatures controlled by Republicans (including the Texas Legislature) passed election reforms. Counties are in charge of administering elections in Texas. What were some of the changes to election laws in Texas in 2021 and 2023 and how have they impacted a county’s ability to administer elections? Do you think these changes pose undue restrictions on the ability of Texans to vote?
· During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the emergency powers of governors across the country received a great deal of attention. In 2021, the Texas Legislature considered several constitutional amendments in response to actions taken by Governor Abbott. In 2021 and 2023, what actions (if any) did the Texas Legislature take to limit the power of the governor? Do you believe that a governor needs expansive emergency powers in order to effectively address emergencies like COVID-19 or a natural disaster? Do you think there should be limits to the governor’s emergency powers? If so, what restrictions should be placed on the governor’s emergency powers? What role should the state legislature and local governments have during times of emergency? What is the best approach for balancing authority between the governor and other branches and levels of government?
According to “Who Governs Texas’ Cities?” in Chapter 10 of the textbook, which city council in Texas best reflects the racial/ethnic composition of its population? Explain how you came to this conclusion. Which city council diverges the most from its city’s population? Explain how you came to this conclusion. Do you think it is important that city councils reflect the racial/ethnic composition of their communities? Why or why not? Describe an issue a city might face where the racial/ethnic composition of the city council might matter in resolving that issue.
According to Chapter 5 of the textbook, what are some of the historical and more recent barriers to voting in Texas? (Be specific) What accounts for the low level of voter participation in Texas? What can be done to increase voter participation? (Specifically, discuss at least two policy proposals that election officials could adopt.) After the 2020 election, state legislatures controlled by Republicans (including the Texas Legislature) passed election reforms. Counties are in charge of administering elections in Texas. What were some of the changes to election laws in Texas in 2021 and 2023 and how have they impacted a county’s ability to administer elections? Do you think these changes pose undue restrictions on the ability of Texans to vote?
According to Chapter 5 of the textbook, what are some of the historical and more recent barriers to voting in Texas? (Be specific) What accounts for the low level of voter participation in Texas? What can be done to increase voter participation? (Specifically, discuss at least two policy proposals that election officials could adopt.) After the 2020 election, state legislatures controlled by Republicans (including the Texas Legislature) passed election reforms. Counties are in charge of administering elections in Texas. What were some of the changes to election laws in Texas in 2021 and 2023 and how have they impacted a county’s ability to administer elections? Do you think these changes pose undue restrictions on the ability of Texans to vote?
Looking back at Chapter 3, Texans and Texas politicians have regularly been opposed to an increased federal role in state matters and have argued against federal “preemption.” However, Chapter 10 describes how the state government has not held itself to that same standard when it comes to state preemption of Texas cities and counties. Define “preemption.” What are some areas where the state has either attempted to or was successful in preempting local ordinances and/or local officials? Provide several examples and discuss one of them in detail. What is the argument of the local government on that issue? What is the argument of state officials on the same issue? Which side do you agree with and why? Is it appropriate for state political leaders to argue for more “local control” when dealing with the federal government, but then argue against “local control” when dealing with local governments within the state? What action did the Texas Legislature take during the 2023 session that addressed the issue of local control and do you agree with this action?
