Texas Government 2.0

OER Commons

https://oercommons.org/courseware/8453

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to

1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution.

2. Describe state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government

3. Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas

4. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government

5. Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in Texas.

6. Analyze the state and local election process.

7. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

8. Analyze issues, policies and political culture of Texas.

COURSE CALENDAR

COURSE CALENDAR

Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria:

Exams.........................................40%

Unit Assignments.......................20%

Semester Project/Paper.............20%

Discussions.................................20%

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Students found to be committing academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, or collusion) may receive disciplinary action following investigation by the Dean of Students. Proven violations of this nature will result in the student being dropped from the class with an “F”. This policy applies campus-wide, including the LSCPA testing center, and off-campus classroom or lab sites. Students should familiarize themselves with LSCPA’s student conduct and discipline policies available in the Student Handbook at https://lamarpa.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2022-2023/2022-2023-student-handbook/

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources.

DISABILITIES STATEMENT

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff and promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar State College Port Arthur community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Office a

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT

All registered students are responsible for accessing, reading, understanding and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LSCPA Student Handbook.(see link above) 

ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION

Make-up work and exams are given at the discretion of the Instructor. In cases of personal illness or emergency, with proper documentation, the instructor will allow make-up work, provided the student requests one immediately upon return to class. 

Using AI to complete any assignments is strictly prohibited. Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating will automatically receive a 0 on the assignment. Any student caught cheating more than once will receive a 0 in the course.

Late work is not accepted in this course, unless due to verifiable personal illness or emergency and always at the discretion of the instructor.

In this course we will frequently discuss current events, and at times, some students may find these topics controversial. It is important to keep in mind that different students may come from a different background and therefore may have different experiences and points of view. Students may disagree on these points of view. Disagreements lead to critical thinking, scholarly debates and learning but only when students disagree respectfully. Disrespect towards any person or group of people, whether inside this classroom or out, will not be tolerated. Students may not denigrate or attack any person or single out any person based on race, gender, religion, age, ethnicity, nationality, abilities, appearance, or sexual orientation. Any student turning in any assignments or posting any discussion posts that fail to meet the above standards will not receive credit for that work.

The instructor will grade and return all submitted work ASAP, but never longer than 7 days after the assignment is submitted, without notice.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

As this is an online course, there is no attendance policy, but discussion posts will be counted as class participation. Each student must create their own post for the grade and then answer two of their classmates’ questions each week to receive attendance and participation points.