For this assignment, we will be going back a few weeks to discuss Federalism.
20 points
Federalism encourages policy diversity granting subnational units the authority to develop unique policies aligned with voter preference and culture.
Choose one of the following policy arenas and answer the following questions:
· Taxation
· Death penalty
· Immigration
· Marijuana usage/legalization
1. How does Texas manage the policy?
2. How does Texas culture and ideology influence the policy approach?
3. Identify one additional state and describe how it manages the policy issues.
4. How does the state’s culture and ideology influence the policy approach?
Criteria | Exemplary (5 points) | Proficient (4) | Needs Improvement (2-3) | Subpar (0-1) |
Texas approach | Response accurately and thoroughly explains Texas policy with examples | Response accurately and thoroughly explains Texas policy | Response accurately explain policy but is lacking in thoroughness | Response does not address Texas policy or is inaccurate |
Texas Political culture and ideological influence | Response accurately and thoroughly describes relevant Texas culture and ideology | Response describes relevant Texas culture and ideology | Response does not accurately reflect Texas culture and ideology | Response does not address Texas culture and ideology |
Contrasting state approach | Response accurately and thoroughly explains state policy with examples | Response accurately and thoroughly explains state policy | Response accurately explain policy but is lacking in thoroughness | Response does not address policy or is inaccurate |
Contrasting state cultural and ideological influence | cultural and ideological influence Response accurately and thoroughly describes relevant culture and ideology | Response describes relevant culture and ideology | Response does not accurately reflect culture and ideology | Response does not address culture and ideology |
Researched Information on Ch 6
20 possible points (20%)Writing Quality
20 possible points (20%)Researched Info on Ch 7
20 possible points (20%)Shows understanding of session's political knowledge by incorporating chapter and lecture readings into essay content