Download or read book Introduction to American Texas Government written by Pamela Stucker Bertone and published by . This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Trek Through American and Texas Government written by Floyd Holder and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring a unique storytelling approach, A Trek through American and Texas Government follows a fictional character named Champ Cove as he visits various government agencies and affiliated organizations in Texas and the United States. Through the eyes of Champ, students learn foundational information about the role and operation of state and federal government in an engaging way. Section I covers American governing foundations, political geography, political culture, the impact of demographic shifts on government, our founding governing documents, federalism, and the history of politics in American and Texan experiences. In Section II, students learn about ways to influence the political process, elections from the perspective of voters and candidates, interest groups, and political parties. Section III pro¬vides insight on the various government agencies found in the country at the local, state, national, and international levels, as well as how they might interact with one another. The final section discusses domestic policy, foreign policy, civil liberties, government fiscal policy, and political symbols. Highly educational and an entertaining read, A Trek through American and Texas Government is ideal for introductory courses in government.
Download or read book Texas Government Policy and Politics Election Update written by Neal R. Tannahill and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an emphasis on policy and active learning, Texas Government: Policy and Politics is a popular and accessible text that is sure to engage students in Texas politics. Known for its exceptionally accessible and comprehensive coverage of the major aspects of Texas government and politics, this text is a complete teaching and learning package for students with little or no background in political science or Texas politics. It employs an emphasis on policy throughout the book, helping to make material relevant to students' lives. The author is known for his ability to provide statistical detail in an extremely lucid, non-intimidating way and his often humorous, insightful critique of Texas government. The seventh edition is thoroughly updated to include new information on topics such as controversy on school funding, campaign finance from the 2000 election, an overview of the 2002 elections, and so much more. At only 13 chapters, Tannahill's text is perfect for a 15-week semester, giving instructors and students no more and no less than they need for the average semester.
Download or read book American and Texas Government written by Neal R. Tannahill and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for the extremely student-friendly, jargon-free style of the two books from which it was made, the new American and Texas Government: Policy and Politics introduces the essentials of American and Texas government in a way that any student can understand. For the first time, Tannahill's American Government and Texas Government are offered together in one comprehensive and accessible text. This new version features the same public policy emphasis that shows students the impact that government has on their lives, and offers the wealth of useful study aids and exercises to engage students in the course material and encourage them to become active participants in their government. This new edition is published as a Longman Study Edition and therefore contains a battery of chapter tests for student study and practice. It also offers the latest coverage of issues in both American and Texas government, including the results of the 2006 midterm elections, immigration reform, and the challenge posed by nuclear programs in Iran and North Korea.
Download or read book Introduction to Texas Politics written by Ernest Crain and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At just over 180 pages, this brief and affordable introduction to Texas politics is the perfect way to introduce students to the intriguing world of Texas politics. Intended to complement a comprehensive national government text, INTRODUCTION TO TEXAS POLITICS focuses primarily on the structures, issues, and trends that are unique to Texas politics. The authors provide a context for that information by comparing and contrasting the workings of Texas government with that of the federal and other state governments--making this text an excellent choice for integrated courses that study both national and state government.
Download or read book Introduction to Texas Politics Non InfoTrac Version written by Ernest Crain and published by . This book was released on 2002-06-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At just over 180 pages, this brief and affordable introduction to Texas politics is the perfect way to introduce students to the intriguing world of Texas politics. Intended to complement a comprehensive national government text, INTRODUCTION TO TEXAS POLITICS focuses primarily on the structures, issues, and trends that are unique to Texas politics. The authors provide a context for that information by comparing and contrasting the workings of Texas government with that of the federal and other state governments--making this text an excellent choice for integrated courses that study both national and state government.
Download or read book An Introduction to Texas Government written by E. Larry Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1986-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Study Guide for American and Texas Government written by Neal Tannahill and published by Longman. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Reinventing Texas Government written by Michael Lauderdale and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Survey of Organizational Excellence is revolutionizing the operation of Texas state agencies and other governmental and private organizations. Developed and refined over the last twenty years by a team of researchers led by Michael Lauderdale, the survey is a proven tool for improving the effectiveness of state government services through surveys of employee attitudes toward their organizations. In this book, Lauderdale gives a history of the survey and its use under four governors, including George W. Bush. He explains what the survey is, how to use it, and how to apply its results to organizational change and improvement. Step-by-step instructions for planning, implementing, and evaluating the survey are enhanced with real-life case studies from the 140,000 surveys that have been distributed and used by more than 75 different organizations. Lauderdale also sets the survey in a broader perspective by identifying some of the forces currently impelling change in organizations throughout our society and exploring where this push for change is taking us.
Download or read book Introduction to Texas Government written by Edwin Larry Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Texas Politics written by Cal Jillson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seventh edition of this popular text has been expanded and updated to better fit the needs of a stand-alone Texas politics course. Jillson continues to approach the politics of the Lone Star State from historical, developmental, and analytical perspectives, while giving students the most even-handed, readable, and engaging description of Texas politics available today. Students are encouraged to connect the origins and development of government and politics in Texas to its current practice and alternatives possible through change and reform. This text helps instructors prepare their students to master the origin and development of the Texas Constitution, the structure and powers of state and local government in Texas, how Texas fits into the U.S. federal system, as well as political participation, the electoral process, and public policy in Texas. Texas Politics offers instructors and students an unmatched range of pedagogical aids and tools. Each chapter opens with an engaging vignette and a series of focus questions to orient readers to the learning objectives at hand and concludes with a chapter summary, a list of key terms, review questions, suggested readings, and web resources. "Let’s Compare" boxes help students see how Texas sits alongside other states, "Texas Legends" boxes spotlight key figures in Texas political history, "Pro & Con" boxes bring conflicting political views into sharper focus and every chapter features a timeline of important events in Texas history. New to the 7th Edition Covers the 2016 national elections, the 2017 legislative session, and the 2018 state and national elections as they affect Texas. Highlights Governor Greg Abbott’s call for a constitutional convention; Texas voter ID law updates; redistricting cases; the right of secession; and Obergefell v. Hodges. Provides a detailed study of the 2018–2019 state budget and the taxing and spending decisions that went into it, including the Texas Supreme Court school funding decision of 2016.
Download or read book Texas Government written by Kenneth R. Mladenka and published by Thomson Brooks/Cole. This book was released on 1989 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Government and Texas Politics written by Stacey Jurhree and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Revelation of American Government and Texas Politics
Download or read book American Texas Government Essentials written by Andrea Osterman and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-04 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Government and Politics in the Lone Star State written by L. Tucker Gibson Jr. and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examine Texas politics in historical, economic, and demographic contexts Government and Politics in the Lone Star State guides students through the historical, economic, demographic, and political environment that has made Texas government and political culture what it is. Drawing on their experiences in political science, journalism, and consulting, Tucker Gibson, Clay Robison, and new coauthor Joanne Connor Green explain Texas’s governmental institutions, the players who influence them, and how these factors compare to those in other states. The 2014 Elections and Updates Edition has been revised to meet the outcomes instituted by the Texas education commission board, and includes updated content on the major issues in today’s headlines to help students become informed voters and participants in Texas’s dynamic policymaking process.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Texas Government written by Edwin Larry Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
