Government Test 3

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Coalitions

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A coalition is a pact or treaty among individuals or groups, during which they cooperate in joint action, each in their own self-interest, joining forces together for a common cause. This alliance may be temporary or a matter of convenience. A coalition thus differs from a more formal covenant. Possibly described as a joining of 'factions', usually those with overlapping interests rather than opposing

Front 2

Cameron Todd Willingham

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was convicted of murder and executed for the deaths of his three young children via arson at the family home in Corsicana, Texas. Arson investigation experts and advances in fire science, demonstrated that, contrary to the claims of the prosecution, there was no evidence that the house fire was intentionally set, and that the State of Texas executed an innocent man.

Front 3

Patterns of State Expenditure

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Texas spends its money on 1. education 2. health and welfare 3. highways. even though it is the first priority in the budget education still suffers in Texas because it is the most frugal and stingiest government in the union

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$7200

Back 4

the annual salary for Texas legislators. legislators must hold other jobs which classifies them as "amateur" legislators. they are very susceptible to bribery by lobbyists and can cause private interests to affect public policy making.