Please assist with the following discussion questions for Texas Governement and Politics 2312-701. Each discussion response must be written in paragraph form, (well thought out), times new roman font

Please assist with the following discussion questions for Texas Governement and Politics 2312-701. Each discussion response must be written in paragraph form, (well thought out), times new roman font size 12pt double spaced. I have attached the Unit lectures slides and may also use either of the two following textbooks. Please include reference/source. 

• Citation: Newell, C., & Prindle, D.F., and Riddlesberg, J.W., Jr. Texas Politics, 12th  (2013) or 13th (2016) Edition.  Cengage Learning.

Discussion 2 Module 3-Inerest Groups- Some people are getting stronger.  Other people think they are getting weaker.  What do you think?  

Chapters 3 & 4.

• Chapter 3 focuses on the history, role, functions and significance of interest groups in Texas. Chapter 4 focuses on the history, role, functions and significance of political parties across the state.
• Citation: Newell, C., & Prindle, D.F., and Riddlesberg, J.W., Jr. . Texas Politics, 12th  (2013) and 13th (2016) Edition.  Cengage Learning.

Discussion 3 Module 5 Judicial Politics- In the notes, it is suggested that the judicial branch (courts) is just as political as the executive (governor) and legislative (legislator)branches of Texas government.  Do you agree or disagree? 

Chapter 6

• This chapter explores the functions, structure, leadership and processes of the Texas Legislature.
• Citation: Newell, C., & Prindle, D.F., and Riddlesberg, J.W., Jr. . Texas Politics, 12th  (2013) and 13th (2016) Edition.  Cengage Learning

Discussion 4 Module 7 State vs. Local Government- In your notes, we discussed several types of horizontal federalism: dual (layer cake)federalism, cooperative (marble cake) federalism and picket fence federalism.  Which of these three types of federalism makes the most sense? 

• Chapters 2 (pages 36-38) and Chapter 11.
• Chapter 2, pages 36-38 explains the basic federal structure of American government. Chapter 11 explores the unique quaities of city government, county government and independent school districts in Texas.
• Citation: Newell, C., & Prindle, D.F., and Riddlesberg, J.W., Jr. . Texas Politics, 12th  (2013) and 13th (2016) Edition.  Cengage Learning