Writing Assignment 1 AB

What are the key components of consideration that went into forming the Texas Constitution?

Key Areas to address include:

• Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution.
• Describe state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.
• Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.

Students will write a research/argumentative essay, 500-750 words in length, from the topic below. 

***Be sure to include a strong thesis statement (debatable claim) as a part of your introduction paragraph.  Please see thesis statement  information below.  

***Be sure to write in the 3rd person.