You will submit a 500-word typewritten essay to this question:
Explain how Texass varied political cultures have affected its constitutional choices historically, to the present day, and possibly into the future. Given your explanation in the foregoing circumstances, extend your analysis of democracy in Texas, i.e., do residents partake in popular sovereignty?
This is an exercise in succinct argument. I will deduct points, if you write over or under the word limit. Check the word count at the bottom of the Word screen, or click Review tab > in the Review ribbon, in the far left section, click the little box with letters and numbers.
You must submit your essay before 11:30 pm, Tuesday, 5 November 2019 to get credit. Aim to submit by 11:00 pm, so you have time to conquer difficulties before the automatic gate shuts. No late submissions accepted.
This exam is an open-book, open-note essay exam. You should use your textbook to help you write your essay. You must acknowledge information from your textbook by using the following reference styles:
At the end of your sentences: (Benson & Giardino 2018, p.#).
At the end of your paper:
Benson, P., and Giardino, A. 2018. The Texas Experience: Lone Star Politics, Policy, and Participation. Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.
Do not cut and paste from sources. Do not quote or summarize from sources without giving proper credit to those sources. If you make these egregious errors, your work constitutes plagiarism. One instance of plagiarism in your paper means 0 points for your entire exam.
Pay attention to capitalization, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. These are necessary for good writing and for making a good impression on the reader/examiner. Use at least 1.15 line spacing (the Word default). Start early, write a draft, review thoroughly, proofread, and correct your paper before you submit.
