choose one state policy issue that is interesting to you and learn more about how the political parties stand of the issue. For this assignment, you will need to provide the following: (You will need to complete all of the steps in order to have the potential to earn the maximum points possible.)
Define how this issue selected affects the state (Texas) Explain the current status of the issue at the state level.
Gun Regulation; Legalization of Marijuana/Drugs; Environmental Regulation; National Debt; Immigration Policy: DACA; Refugee & Asylum Policy; Death Penalty; etc. Look at your political quiz answers and see if an issue from the quiz interests you.
Research and summarize the position of the two major parties, Democratic and Republican, along with one, third party of your choice. You must use the most recently adopted State party platforms.
Do not copy and paste any information from the platform. No quotes are allowed in this paper. The purpose is for you to review the issue and explain in your words how the party stands on the issue. Again, you must use the official Texas Party Platform of each party. (Remember, even if you are not directly quoting a source you will need to cite the source you are interpreting to avoid plagiarism.)
Once you have completed the research, you will explain what you believe the proper role of government is regarding the policy issue selected.
