Texas Government Exam

Exam 2: Choose three of the following questions to answer. Be sure that you answer all parts of the questions you select (35 points each). All

work goes through a plagiarism check. Make sure that your work is original.

1. For Texas, explain 3 flaws or weaknesses in interest group

regulation/ethics laws in Texas which you believe must be changed and why (15 points). Now, explain 3 aspects of Texas government you believe to be most responsible for Texas’ weak

ethics laws (20 points).

2. Suppose that you are the chairperson of a committee seeking to make changes that would make the Texas Legislature function

better. What 3 changes or reforms would you suggest and why? (20 points). What groups, elected officials, and citizens would oppose your ideas? Explain why for each one (15 points).

3. Consider the following policy areas: (35 points)

Appointment power, Veto power, Judicial/law enforcement power,

and Control over the budget In your view, in which one of the above policy areas is the Texas

governor the weakest? Explain 2 reasons why.

In your view, in which one of the above policy areas is the governor the strongest? Explain 2 reasons why.

4. Your cousin wants to run for elected office in Texas and has asked for your advice. She is not sure whether she should run as

a Democrat, Republican, or Independent. What 5 pieces of advice would you give her about political parties and elections in

Texas? (35 points)