Overview
The purpose of this essay is to provide students with an opportunity to discuss a key concept or topic in American politics and to show a basic understanding of academic research and reporting skills (approved writing prompts are below). Students should offer evidence for their arguments. The assignment should be a minimum of 750 words. The submission MUST include a work cited page (Note: there must be a parenthetical citation at the end of each sentence that contains information from a source). The textbook can be one of the sources included on the works cited page (sources other than the textbook may/should be used as well).
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You should use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spacing, and one-inch margins on all four sides of the paper. The assignment is to be formatted according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) style which includes a works cited page but does NOT include a title page. DO NOT cut and paste information from an online source or copy information directly from the chapter without using quotations and citing the information. DO NOT use generative artificial intelligence programs (such as ChatGPT) to prepare your assignment.
The writing assignment should be a minimum of 750 words. You should use information from the textbook and outside sources to complete the assignment in the textbook. You must include a Works Cited page and in-text citations.
Topic: The current Texas Constitution was designed to provide greater public control over the government, effectively limiting the government's power. Thus, the people are given a direct say in the amendment process. Look at the proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution from the last 10 years that received a public vote. Choose one of these amendments to research. In your response, you should explain the amendment process in Texas and the background of the amendment you have chosen to discuss. What groups supported or opposed the amendment and what are their arguments? Explain which side you agree with and why. How much support did the proposed amendment receive in the House and Senate and what was the result of the amendment election? [Make sure to choose an amendment where there was significant debate so you can discuss both sides.] Use the textbook: Governing Texas, 7th edition, and find chapters that are related to the topic.