1. Texas Child Poverty: 1 paragraph.
Texas is noted as having the 9thhighest poverty rate in the nation. For children living in poverty (ages 0-17), the 2010 numbers reach almost 26%.
Visit the Kids Count Website: (http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/bystate/stateprofile.aspx?state=TX&group=Featured&loc=45#3065).
Take a look through the numbers for the past 5 years for each category (child population, unemployment, birth rate for teen mothers, etc.). Discuss.
Some questions to consider:
Why do you think Texas has such a high poverty level?
Do you believe there is a public policy solution?
2. Death Penalty Question. 2 pages.
Question:
Review the history of capital punishment in Texas. There are two sides to the capital punishment debate: Those in favor and those against capital punishment. What are the arguments put forth by each side in support of their position?
Subject General
Due By (Pacific Time) 12/10/2016 12:00 am
