GOVTH 2306 - Honors Texas Government

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec.) Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas. (4510025125) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Course Outcomes
1 - Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution
2 - Describe state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.
3 - Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas.
4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.
5 - Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in Texas.
6 - Analyze the state and local election process.
7 - Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
8 - Analyze issues, policies and political culture of Texas.