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List of contents
Preface
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: THE PEOPLE, ECONOMY, AND POLITICAL CULTURE OF TEXAS
CHAPTER 2: TEXAS CONSTITUTION
CHAPTER 3: THE FEDERAL CONTEXT OF TEXAS POLICYMAKING
CHAPTER 4: POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
CHAPTER 5: INTEREST GROUPS
CHAPTER 6: POLITICAL PARTIES
CHAPTER 7: ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 8: THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
CHAPTER 9: EXECUTIVE BRANCH
CHAPTER 10: JUDICIAL BRANCH
CHAPTER 11: CITY GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 12: COUNTIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 13: STATE BUDGET POLICY
CHAPTER 14: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Glossary
Photo Credits
Index
Practice Tests
Answers to Practice Test Questions
Summary
With an emphasis on active learning, this popular and highly accessible text introduces the essentials of Texas government and its often colorful politics in a way that any student can understand.
An abundance of useful study aids and exercises in every chapter and a lively, straightforward writing style makes the material accessible to students of every level. Showing students the impact that government has on their lives, this insightful and sometimes humorous critique of Texas government engages students in the course material and encourages them to become active participants in the course and their government. This text is part of the “Pearson Study Edition” series and contains a battery of practice chapter tests for student self study and review.
Fully revised to meet the GOVT2305/2306 curriculum changes, Texas Government, 12/e contains 14 chapters–a full semester’s worth of Texas Government content. The second edition features the same pedagogical features students currently enjoy in American Government textbooks, extending their learning experience from the 2305 course seamlessly into 2306. MyPoliSciLab for Texas Government makes reading the textbook a greater opportunity for analyzing current events, thinking critically about politics, and participating in politics.
