The World of Texas Politics

By Charles P. Elliott, Kay Hofer, and Robert E. Biles

This online instructor's manual is designed to provide you with a basic overview of the text as well as suggested activities and discussion topics. Each chapter follows an identical format with (1) an outline of the text; (2) a synopsis of the chapter in a paragraph or two; (3) topics for discussion; (4) suggested individual or collaborative projects; and (5) essay questions for paper topics or exam review.

Chapter 1: The History, Culture, and Economy of Texas

Chapter 2: Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Chapter 3: Political Parties and Elections

Chapter 4: Interest Groups in Texas Politics

Chapter 5: The Legislature

Chapter 6: The Governor

Chapter 7: The Executive Branch

Chapter 8: The Judiciary

Chapter 9: Local Governments

Chapter 10: Texas Taxes and Revenue

Chapter 11: The Texas Budget and Public Policy

Chapter 12: Texas Politics and the Future