Discipline: Government

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 CHOOSE ONE The current Texas Constitution was designed to provide greater public control over 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 2017, 2019, and 2021.  Choose one of these amendments to research.  In your […]

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choose one. The Founding Fathers wanted the courts to be protected from politics. In what ways was the judiciary designed to limit the role of politics? Are the courts completely immune from politics in their work? Why or why not?  What role does politics play in Supreme Court confirmation proceedings? Should there be term limits for federal judges, […]

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1) What is the relationship between state departments of education and the Federal Department of Education?  (Paragraph response 4-5 sentence, 1 scholarly resource) 2) How does a decline in education contribute to a nation’s decline? (Paragraph response 4-5 sentence, 1 scholarly resource) 3) How does a lack of education contribute to national security concerns?  (Paragraph […]

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 Why is amending a state or federal constitution generally such a difficult process? (Paragraph response 4-5 sentences 1 scholarly resource) What are some of the core tenants of the US Constitution? Why are these considered to be core tenants?  (Paragraph response 4-5 sentences 1 scholarly resource)  

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 1.  Review the documentary below.  2. Write a 500-word documentary review concerning the content of the documentary in response to the following question prompt: Question prompt: “How does the documentary “Outfoxed” supplement your understanding of the media, its role, and its power and influence in American politics?”