The issue of illegal immigration remains one of the most pressing debates in modern politics. While some argue that undocumented immigrants contribute positively to the economy and enrich cultural diversity, others contend that illegal immigration places a strain on public resources.  Source Information:Authors: Michael Johnson, Sarah Lee, and David MartinezBook Title: Immigration in the 21st Century: Challenges and PerspectivesPage Number: 112 Instructions:Paraphrase from the passage above.  

The auditory ossicles are housed in which cranial bone?

EXTRA CREDIT. WRITE AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU WOULD LIKE Was there anything you learned for this exam that was not asked? Explain it for extra credit. 

Which does NOT describe the Texas legislature?

What did the Texas constitution of 1845 (when they entered the U.S) do that was considered fairly radical at the time?

Name and describe a type of federalism discussed in lecture. How did it come about? What does it entail? How is power balanced in it?  Give an example of it.

________________ are prohibited from voting in Article VI of the Texas Constitution. Their disenfranchisement was described in lecture as being potentially politically significant.

Sally and the neighborhood she lives in largely believe that the government’s only use is to provide for security and other necessities but should be removed from their personal life and personal liberty should be preserved. She places value on the individual, rather than the community. Which political subculture do Sally and her neighbors probably subscribe to?

This political ideology has a history of being present in Texas and it concerns popular will and making sure government reflects what the ordinary common people want. It began with a movement of farmers in the 19th century.

Who presides over the Texas House of Representatives, deciding committee assignments and referring bills to committees?