Assignment task:
Please discuss, compare, and contrast the current United States and Texas constitution. The essay should be thorough and address the relevant literature we have read and discussed in class. You are allowed to use your book and your notes. All the information comes from the lecture and you may use the textbook to further explain concepts. No information from outside sources is accepted. Please submit the essay by the deadline. Grades for the essay will be given 7 days after the submission deadline. The essay should have an introduction, body and conclusion. There should be transitions between paragraphs and ideas. The outline below presents the items that you need to cover in your essay. A). Discuss and explain the American (United States) Constitution Define social contract Define government Define constitution Majestic Vagueness Define legal constitutionalism Define separation of powers Define checks and balances B).Discuss and explain the TX Constitution of 1876 The Grange and Retrenchment and Reform Limited government (explain how): i) TX Executive (E.J. Davis and Plural executive 1 point) ii) TX legislature (structure, regular session and salary ). iii) TX Judiciary C. Analyze the TX constitution of 1876 Provide some strengths of TX constitution (2 strengths ) Provide some weaknesses TX constitution (2 drawbacks ) D). Compare and Contrast the Texas and the U.S. Constitution Provide some similarities of the U.S. and TX constitution (2 similarities ) Provide some differences between the U.S. and the TX Constitution of 1876 (2 differences )