Essentials of Texas PoliticsThis concise yet comprehensive overview compares the reality of Texas politics to the democratic ideal through a thought-provoking reform orientation. Unlike survey texts, this lively paperback engages students in controversial issues and encourages them to participate in class debate. |
Contents
The Present Texas Constitution | 21 |
Constitutional Revision | 27 |
Interest Groups and Lobbying | 33 |
Copyright | |
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