1. Describe the structure of the Texas court system and give the primary role and jurisdiction of each court and methods of selections of judges for each court.

2. Explain six formal and two informal powers of the governor of Texas. Make sure to give at least two appropriate examples for each.

3. List and explain all types of elections (primary, general, special) in Texas. What is required to win each election? Who pays for each election? Who administer the elections? What are presidential primaries?

4. Explain the basic forms of local governments (county, municipal, commission, and special district) in Texas, and briefly explain the basic characteristics (structures/forms, duties, finance, problems) of each form.

5. Discuss the evolution of seven Texas constitution briefly with their dates accordingly. Include the weakness and criticisms of the Constitution of 1876. Discuss the constitutional reform efforts of 1971-1975. Include the amendment procedure for the current constitution.

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