Government Presentation

1. Kenlee
Walters

2. Kenlee Walters
Major
I am currently in school
to get an Early Childhood
Education major. My
plans are to graduate
and become a
kindergarten teacher.

3. Being an Active Participant
One way to be an active participant in the Political
system is to vote during elections. The reason why
I vote is because I want to put my say in
everything that happens around me. Some people
say one vote doesn’t matter but what if the election
comes down to a one vote difference? Everyone’s
vote matters.

4. Things I Have Learned
I have learned so many things about Texas Government
this semester that I had not ever known before. One of the
many things I learned is what roles certain people play in
our state. For example, the governor has more power and
responsibilities than I ever thought they did. I honestly
didn’t think they had much to do but it turns out they have
many responsibilities.

5. Biggest Political Issue
In my opinion one of the biggest political issues that
future generations really need to decide is what to
do about the death penalty. If we are going to end it
then we need to do it as soon as possible because
there is no need to spend more money on it if it’s
going away. I believe that we should do away with
the death penalty because it goes against the 10
commandments. The 6th commandment says “thou
shall not murder.” So therefore, I think that making
prisoners spend life in prison for the rest of their
lives is a much better consequence.

6. What Role Does Texas Play?
Texas is an extremely large state. So
because it’s so big, we get the second
most people to vote for us in congress.
Texas gets 38 electoral votes.

7. Things to Take with Me
 One of the many things I will be able to take with me
this semester is how to be very active in the political
system and how it really will make a difference.
 Another thing I will be able to take with me to the real
world outside of college is the knowledge that I have
received of the Texas Government system. Before, I
never knew anything about the Texas Government
system because I never paid attention. But now, I will
be able to not only be able to know what is going on
around me but I can tell others.