The purpose of this assignment is to engage you with a topic of current political relevance in the state of Texas and relate it to the content in Module 2, specifically the separation of powers between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

Please read the assigned article (below) and think about its implications for the government and people of Texas.

Article : Long-winding Texas voting rights litigation spotlights Gov. Greg Abbott’s role By Alexa Ura

You will formulate your reactions to the assigned article and thoughtfully relate them to what you are learning in Module 2

1. You must write in your own words (no quotes, paraphrases )

2. Your essay must include a minimum of 270 words. Organize your thoughts into paragraphs made up of three to five sentences each. Use this structure to organize your response:

*Paragraph 1 - What is the general subject of the article?

*Paragraph 2 - What is the most significant point made in the article?

*Paragraph 3 - How does the article relate to other material you are learning in Module 2?

*Paragraph 4 - What did you learn from reading the article?