Research paper is on the issue of voting rights for convicted felons in Texas. the paper must meet the following
requirements:
1) Identify and explain the current TEXAS law regarding the voting rights of the following types of Texas citizens:
a. Those currently incarcerated;
b. Those on probation or on parole (see the text for the difference);
c. Those who are ex-convicts and have completed their parole.
2) Explain whether you think any or all of these laws should be changed. Give at least two specific reasons for
your position.
3) Describe who may or may not benefit from the position you take in 2) above. Consider the impact on political
parties, or on candidates for various Texas State offices and also consider the impact in other areas, e.g.,
economic, political, social.
4) List at least two things you could do in order to engage the political process in Texas in pursuit of your
position in 2) above.
5) Cite at least three (3) reliable, quality references from the media and/or the internet within the body of the
paper using the parenthetical citation style (see below for link). One of the citations MUST come from the class
textbook (-10 penalty points if this is not done), and NONE may be from ANY encyclopedia, such as
kidslaw.com or Wikipedia (-10 penalty points if this is done). You must have at least three parenthetical citations
in the body of the paper that exactly match the sources properly formal
parenthetical citations and Works Cited section must conform to this for
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