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Essay Chapter Topics (worth 50 points): Texas Executive Bran…

Essay Chapter Topics (worth 50 points): Texas Executive Branch, Texas Judiciary, and Crime, Corrections, and Public Safety. (NO aid of any kind is allowed during the exam. Failing to follow the exam requirements will result in a zero.) Objective: Using content learned in the textbook and Canvas, clearly demonstrate an understanding of the influence of the plural executive on the Texas courts and court process, and demonstrate an understanding of crime, corrections, and public safety and wrongful convictions. Outline: Take 5-7 minutes to type out an outline for how you will respond to the essay question (required). Do not attempt to answer the question without an outline. Students must show their thought process for how they plan to respond to the essay question. Essay Question 2: Some members of the plural executive take a ‘tough on crime” position that is also shared by many Texas prosecutors. We have watched 3 films in the Crime, Corrections, and Public Safety module concerning what can happen when our courts get it wrong. We also watched 1 film on the role of money and partisanship in judicial elections. Including only the 4 films and Canvas lectures/textbook content in your response, discuss how selecting judges in partisan elections infringes upon the ideals of a fair and independent judiciary (do not summarize the films, but include film content in the discussion)—paragraph 1. In paragraph 2, discuss one (1) member of the plural executive that has the most influence on the courts and court decisions and explain how. Provide an argument in favor of the “tough on crime” stance for your selected plural executive position. Response Requirement(s): Provide an outline and a two-paragraph essay response to the essay question (required). Each component will be graded separately. Make sure to label each clearly: “Outline” and “Essay Response.” Write each paragraph response with the content stated for paragraph 1 and paragraph 2 (see the essay question). No minimum word count is indicated, BUT students are required to meet the essay requirements and objectives. A formal tone is required. Proper grammar, including sentence structure and spelling, is required.  Do not include any elected official by name (no proper names) in your response, only titles of office/ leadership positions (points will be deducted). You must reference specific film names and places.