The Great State of Texas: Fundamental Concepts in Texas Government & Politics
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2017
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With the Great State of Texas: Fundamental Concepts in Texas Government & Politics, I tried to do something unique: write a textbook students would actually read!
Students today read in a different way than their instructors. Instead of patiently reading through a whole article or chapter, they scan or search for the information they need. Professors hate it when a student says, “is this going to be on the test” or “is this important?”, but students don’t want to waste their time on non-essential information.
This textbook solves this problem by providing the essential concepts of Texas government in short, concise chapters. My students will no longer read the traditional textbook with 50 to 60-page chapters. But they will read the brief chapters in The Great State of Texas that provide the essential information in an easy-to-read format.
And the text provides other features for Millennials and Generation Z students that fit with their learning style:
• Each chapter, focusing on one topic, can be read in one sitting.
• Important terms are bolded and clearly defined.
• The text is segmented into short, easy to perceive sections.
• The textbook provides photos and graphs to help students remember and visualize important concepts.
And professors and teachers love The Great State of Texas. Whether they teach a freshmen college course, an AP high school class, or a home school group, instructors prefer the unique features of this textbook:
• Each chapter, covering a single topic, corresponds to one lecture or class period.
• The book is politically balanced, fairly describing the conservative and liberal perspectives.
• Essay questions and terms are provided at the end of each chapter.
• And the textbook provides a strong historical perspective that helps the student understand the proper context of Texas politics and government.
My great wish is that this textbook will help spark an interest in students to read more about the rich history and lively politics of The Great State of Texas.
UNIT ONE: POLITICAL HISTORY OF TEXAS
CHAPTER 1 Six Flags over Texas
CHAPTER 2 Texas Political History I
CHAPTER 3 Texas Political History II
CHAPTER 4 Texas Political Culture and Demographics
Unit One Exam 1
UNIT TWO: TEXAS CONSTITUTIONS WITHIN THE FEDERAL SYSTEM
CHAPTER 5 Texas Declaration of Independence
CHAPTER 6 Texas Constitutions
CHAPTER 7 Freedom of Speech and the Press
CHAPTER 8 National and State Constitutional Powers
CHAPTER 9 Local Government
Unit Two Exam 2
UNIT THREE: THREE BRANCHES OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 10 Texas Legislative Power
CHAPTER 11 Texas Legislative Process
CHAPTER 12 The Texas Governor
CHAPTER 13 Texas Executive Department
CHAPTER 14 Texas Judicial System
Unit Three Exam 3
UNIT FOUR: THE TEXAS POLITICAL PROCESS
CHAPTER 15 Voting and Participation
CHAPTER 16 Political Parties
CHAPTER 17 Political Campaigns
CHAPTER 18 Taxing and Spending
CHAPTER 19 Public Policy Process in Texas
Unit Four Exam 4
E. Michael Young grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and earned a BA in history from California State University in Los Angeles, a masters in history from Cal State, Northridge and a masters in political science from Texas State University in San Marcos. He previously taught history and government at Navarro College, LeTourneau University and Austin Community College.
Young loves to travel overseas and across America, has a goal of visiting all 50 states before his son reaches eighteen years of age, and currently has visited 25 states. He enjoys swimming, boating, and fishing with his family.