Not many of you are familiar with Texas politics or the way the political system is organized. I always like students to start thinking about Texas politics by forming an opinion about individual politicians and their personalities. Next students need to understand the complexity of the political system in terms of voting and political party organization. Do a keyword search for “who is my representative” to start. From there you should be able to answer the following questions. Email me if you have any difficulty.
This assignment revolves around Texas Politics. Answer the following questions. Answer each question below.
What county do you live in? What is your voting precinct number? This is based on your address of residence. You may contact the elections administrator of your county either by phone, locating their web page, or do a keyword search of “what is my voting (or election) precinct”. Voting precincts are different than commissioner precincts and justice of the peace precincts so make sure to know the differences. The precinct you live in determines which races will be on your ballot and where you vote on Election Day. Travis County allows voters to vote at any voting place. Not all Texas counties do and so voters must vote in the voting location identified by the county for a particular precinct(s). Voting precincts are the most local (basic) voting unit and by law cannot have more than 5,000 registered voters.
Who are the county chairs for the two major political parties in your county? Click hereLinks to an external site. for Texas Secretary of State website that has the list.
Who is your representative to the United States House of Representatives? Provide name and district number.
Who is your representative to the Texas House of Representatives? Which political party is he or she affiliated?
Who is your Texas senator to the Texas Senate? Which political party is he or she affiliated? (Note: I am not asking for U.S. Senators from Texas.)
(12 points each)
Click here Links to an external site.for the best way to find your elected representatives to Texas government.
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