Compare and contrast the Texas and National Democratic Party platform with the Texas and National Republican Party platform.

Define the political party system and its’ history (both national & state level)- laws, acts, and court cases. Compare and contrast the Texas and National Democratic Party platform with the Texas and National Republican Party platform. Define political action committees and “527” organizations?

Cultural Treatment Is the cultural group well represented in the U.S.? Research the latest demographic data available for this group’s population in the U.S. and your city.

Cultural Treatment Is the cultural group well represented in the U.S.? Research the latest demographic data available for this group’s population in the U.S. and your city. What are the key characteristics of this cultural group, such as language, values, and customs? How is this group portrayed in the media? Cultural Oppression Has this cultural group experienced any type of oppression and privilege throughout history? What is this cultural group’s current social standing related to oppression and privilege? What is the best way to be an ally of this group?

Is affirmative action or other race conscious remedies an effective policy in diversifying higher education?

The debate of affirmative action and race based admissions in higher education has been widely argued whether it is the best policy at diversifying colleges and universities. After California’s passage of Proposition 209 in 1996, a number of other states including Michigan and Texas have followed in the debate about affirmative action. Is affirmative action or other race conscious remedies an effective policy in diversifying higher education?