For this assignment, students should review the Texas Constitution and read Chapter 8 in the textbook. Obviously, all the questions below refer to Texas officials.

This assignment is worth 25 points. The deadline to participate in this assignment is 11 pm TUESDAY March 17. Support some analysis with facts/sources. After answering the questions below in this initial post, students should reply to three classmates.

Open the Discussion Program below. (Please number your responses. It’s so much easier to read.)

1. According to the concept, Separation of Powers, what is the main job of the Texas Governor?
2. How long is one term of office for the Texas governor? Does the governor have a term limit? Explain in detail your answer.
3. Name the official who becomes governor in the event of a gubernatorial vacancy during a term of office. How is that state official elected? Explain.
4. Name the next election year for the States Executive Officers (including the governor). List the qualifications to be Governor.
5. Is the State Secretary of State appointed or elected by the people? Check out the role of the TX Secretary of State and the different areas in which this position is involved. Explain how you are directly affected by one of those areas of power.
6. Who is Commander-in-Chief of the states militia? Are there any conditions under which the Governor would not be the Commander-in-Chief of the states militia? Explain.
7. What vote of the state legislature is required to override a gubernatorial veto? How does this differ from the vote required to pass a bill in the legislature? Explain.
8. Does the Governor have the power to pardon crimes against the state? Explain how this works in Texas.

9. While doing this assignment, what is one of the issues that surprised you? Why? Explain.

10. Finally, what is one question you have about the material used for this assignment? Explain.

Always, support some of your analysis with facts/sources.

After submitting the initial post, students should reply to three classmates.

Texas Consititution https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/

Text Book https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Political_Science_and_Civics/Texas_Government_(Teas_Jefferies_Shomaker_Watson_and_Gilmour)

DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The student will complete 3 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of 300-

400 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday day of the assigned Module: Week. The student must

then post 2 replies of 150-250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the assigned Module:

Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations

in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 2 scholarly citation(s) in APA format. Any

sources cited must have been published within the last 5 years. Acceptable sources include the

textbook, scholarly journals, online articles from academic institutions or organization and the

Bible).

This course utilizes the Post-First feature in all Discussions. This means you will only be able to

read and interact with your classmates threads

reply two both replys 150 words per reply and 2 scholarly citations attached is what need replied

To successfully complete this assignment, students are expected to engage with the assigned module learning activities, which provide the necessary knowledge to meet the stated assignment objectives. After completing this assignment, students should be able to: Identify and explain the roles, powers, and responsibilities of city, county, and independent school district or community college district officials. Apply knowledge of local government powers, representation, and institutional authority to develop realistic and jurisdictionally appropriate proposals that address personal or community needs. Communicate persuasively in written formats tailored to public officials and audiences using evidence and relevant course concepts. Reflect on subjective experiences and interests to evaluate how individual values shape civic engagement and leadership. Evaluate the complex relationship among their interests, ideas, institutions, and power in the context of local governments in Texas. Module 1 Assignment A. City Government Draft a city ordinance proposal with a clear policy goal. Explain what the ordinance would do and why this issue matters to you personally or to your community or neighborhood. Based on your specific ordinance proposal, explain which municipal elected official or officials (city council member, mayor, or city manager) you would send the proposal to. Justify your choice by applying relevant course concepts such as the form and type of your municipal government and type of representation (single-member district or at-large). Explain the formal authority of the selected city official or officials to adopt and implement your proposal by citing the appropriate chapters and sections of your city charter. B. County Government 4. Write a one-paragraph formal letter to your county elected official (include full name and title) explaining a specific issue that directly affects your life and what action you expect the county government to take. 5. Explain why this official is the appropriate recipient by applying course concepts related to your county jurisdiction, representation, and institutional authority. C. Special Purpose Districts 6. Identify your ISD and Community College District and select one board of trustees( ISD or college district) to address. In one paragraph, propose a policy change or program within the boards authority and explain how it supports your personal or educational goals. D. AI Reflection 7. Explain how you used AI tools, if at all, to support your work while remaining in compliance with the proper use of AI as described in the course syllabus and course announcements. 8. Using two specific examples, explain how you verified that any AI-assisted information was accurate, dependable, not biased, and reflected your opinion rather than being generated by AI. Grading Criteria Completeness (1 point): All parts (A, B, C, and D) of the assignment are fully and accurately completed. Responses are clearly numbered, and questions or instructions are not copied into the submission. Demonstration of Knowledge and Critical Thinking (2 points): Responses demonstrate accurate application of course concepts rather than simple description. Responses reflect the students own reasoning, unique experiences, and priorities. Every major claim or statement is followed by supportive evidence. Grammar and Formatting (1 point): Writing is clear, professional, and free of major grammatical errors. No bullet points, subtitles, or other AI-generated features such as vague or generic language are used. Informal citations consist of website names and textbook chapters or sections, followed by pasted links, and are listed at the end of the paper. In-text citations are required only for textbook references and must include the textbook authors name and page number. Submission Instructions: Only work submitted through the appropriate assignment folder as an MS Word or PDF file will be accepted and graded. Screenshots or handwritten submissions are not accepted. Deadline policies outlined in the course syllabus will be strictly upheld. Instead of counting words, ensure that you provide all answers while focusing on assignment objectives and grading criteria.

When debating a bill, committees decisions are impacted by testimony that is submitted by individuals and on behalf of organizations/communities. This assignment consists of three parts. The first is to prepare 3-4 pages of written testimony concerning your area of policy study. You will then have the opportunity to record yourself delivering a four-minute summary of your testimony and participate in questioning to your peers regarding their testimony. Your Task Part 1: Written Testimony – Due: February 22, 2026 First, you will write a 3-4 page testimony concerning a current bill being considered at either the local, state, or federal level. The goal is take a stance as an advocate and support your position (for or against). Additionally, you may choose to focus on a problem at an organization, in the context that you are speaking to the Board of Directors/Trustees regarding an organizational policy. There is no need for a cover page, though references should be included at the end if used. Please use a Times New Roman 12-point font size with double-spacing, and one-inch margins. Remember to identify yourself and your connection to the issue. State the bill/policy being addressed and your position, in support or opposition, clearly. Clearly state your desired action or decision.

Write an essay describing how any aspect of the apportionment or redistricting process (e.g., partisan gerrymandering, majority-minority districts) uniquely impact the civic participation of different groups in the United States. In other words, how does some feature of apportionment or redistricting (or the entire process itself) shape how people participate in politics (e.g., vote, protest, volunteer, donate).

The description must discuss how apportionment and/or redistricting might impact the participation of different groups in the U.S. (e.g., racial, religious, social class, economic class, veterans versus non-veterans, highly-educated versus less-educated). This is an AMIT General Studies requirement.

AMIT also requires the use of qualitative or quantitative evidence in structuring the argument. Therefore, all essays must include at least 5 citations to either Chapter 12 in the textbook, the article by Loaned, Ritchie, and Lauterbach, or any of the lectures for week 6 covering “representation” or “redistricting.” Each citation should link an argument or claim regarding the linkage between an electoral institution and civic engagement to a specific piece of evidence in the chapter or lecture.

Citations for the textbook should include the exact page number where the evidenced is located in the textbook. Citations for the lecture should contain the name of the lecture and the time within the video where the evidence is located. The fairly to provide all five citations will likely result in a failing grade for the entire assignment. Note: Citing fake or non-existent sources is an academic integrity violation. Formating: Essays should be between 2-3 pages long. Paragraph one should describe the institutional feature in detail.

The remaining paragraphs should be used to discuss the impact of the institution on civic participation among different groups. Use 12 point Times New Roman font. Double space the essay. Use standard Microsoft Word one-inch margins. Submissions should be in a Word document.

The use of AI is prohibited. Any plagiarized essays will receive a zero and referred to the Dean of Students for reprimand. No late work will be accepted on this assignment.

I am enrolled in PSCI 3412 (American Foreign Policy) and need Essay #2 written according to the following instructions. Essay Prompt: Please answer all of the following questions: How has the tradition of domestic political hyper-partisanship shaped U.S. foreign policy since the beginning of the Republic? Has this hyper-partisanship moved away in the modern era (1965 until today) from the constitutional invitation to struggle into a volatile extension of domestic friction that negatively impacts the reputation and credibility of the United States on the world stage? Key requirements: Length: approximately 2000 words (not including cover page, endnotes, or bibliography) Format: double-spaced, 12-point font Citation style: Chicago (preferred), APA, or MLA Citations must be Author-Date in-text with page numbers, e.g. (McCormick, 18) Footnotes or endnotes are required A bibliography is optional but acceptable File must be converted to PDF correctly with citations displaying properly The paper must include a cover page with student name, course number, and title File name format: lastnamePSCI3412essay2.pdf Sources: Use primarily the following textbook as the main source. Do not rely heavily on outside sources unless absolutely necessary. James M. McCormick, American Foreign Policy and Process, ISBN 9781009278584 You may also reference relevant course lecture materials if helpful. Content expectations: The essay must be argumentative, not descriptive Directly answer both questions Explain the concept of constitutional invitation to struggle Show how partisanship has existed since the founding Analyze whether modern hyper-partisanship differs from earlier periods Discuss impacts on U.S. credibility, consistency, alliances, and reputation Use correct course terminology such as executive-legislative relations, separation of powers, institutional conflict, domestic politics, foreign policy process, credibility, and legitimacy Writing style requirements (very important): Write in a natural, conversational academic tone, not overly polished or textbook-like Clear and direct sentences Avoid inflated vocabulary and formulaic academic transitions Some sentence variation is acceptable Do not sound robotic or AI-generated Prioritize clarity, logical flow, and argument over overly complex wording Grading priorities: Substantively answers both questions Correct use of course concepts and terminology Clean grammar and structure Strict adherence to formatting and submission rules The essay must clearly take a position on whether modern hyper-partisanship has evolved into something more damaging than the original constitutional tension between branches, and support that position with historical and contemporary examples.

Using news resources, your own views, and those concepts concerning the media as outlined by the text and lectures, show how public opinion has been affected by the media coverage of a current event. Requirements:

• The paper should be approximately 3-5 pages in length (not including references).
• The event must be from within the last four months.
• Use at least 3 sources
• At least one must be from an LSSC Library Database, such as
• At least one must be from the textbook or other reputable sources to explain the concept
• Any other sources used can include news websites or public polling organizations
• Include concepts from Chapter 8 that are being demonstrated in your source.
• Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Agenda setting
• Framing
• Priming
• Yellow Journalism
• Use . or .
• One-inch margins on all sides
• Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point font
• Double-spaced text
• When citing outside sources, you must have parenthetical references within the body of the paper and a Works Cited or References page at the end.
• Use hanging indents

Title: Should the Congress Members have term limits I have attached an outline based on the tittle The following components are required: Introduction, Body (Three Main Points), Conclusions, References (Three references minimal) The minimum and maximum number of written pages is four (4). The title and reference pages are not counted as part of the written pages. You must include a minimum of three references. The paper is written like a research paper in Word. Do Not cut and paste as text because this format will not be accepted. The paper format can be MLA or APA.

The essay uploaded is already the correct one.

I just need:

• MLA title
• Remove the citation at the top
• Clean paragraph separation
• Works Cited formatting
• A few grammar edits

Font: Times New Roman

Size: 12 pt Line and Paragraph Spacing – 2.0

Then:

• Remove Space After Paragraph
• (no extra spaces between paragraphs)

4. Set the Margins.

Please answer the following questions from your required reading:

Choose an agency responsible for conducting foreign policy.

Describe the agencys duties and responsibilities.

Explain why the agency is important to the safety and security of the United States.

Answer the question(s) in APA format, including citations. You must cite only from the lecture, required reading, and/or supplemental reading in the module. YOU MAY NOT USE OUTSIDE RESOURCES! Only use the sources from your required and supplemental readings in your module. You will be graded on whether you cite the sources from your module.

Do not use any form of Artificial Intelligence to complete your assignment. Content from your assignment should only include sources from your Required Reading found in your module.

Your assignment should include at least 500 words. Your citations will not be included in the 500 word count so be sure to consider this as you prepare your assignment.

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