a 4-5 page (roughly 1250 words not including the citation page) research assignment:
The research paper must analyze a political issue or policy related to Texas government, for example
Actions taken to adopt or amend a current law/policy/program
Consideration of Supreme Court case decisions in recent sessions and their impact on the state of Texas
Current Events, such elections, candidate comparisons, constitutional amendment elections, recently introduced bills or recently passed laws, etc.
Please explain the origins of the issue/policy and how the issue/policy affects you and society as a whole, for example,
Where did this policy come from? What problem was it designed to solve?
How has this policy evolved?
What is the current status/impact on society.
What is the role of each level of government regarding the issue/policy/law selected?
Provide consideration to other perspectives regarding the chosen issue/policy, for example,
How does this policy compare to other countries/states?
What are the pros and cons—cost/benefit analysis
What are the differences among: political parties, Interest groups, for profit groups, religious groups, etc.
What real life actions might be taken to improve enforcement/regulation/application, etc