Diamond Allen wrote a document about their motivation to become more politically active and participate in politics. They want to have a voice, see more changes made based on diverse opinions, and stay informed on issues that could affect them. Allen learned that Texas has its own constitution and the requirements to become a Texas house member. Voter turnout is generally low in local elections in Texas. An important political issue for future generations is the economy as Texas is becoming more expensive to live in. Texas plays a big role in federal decision making due to its successful law making and support. Overall, Allen learned about Texas elections, how to make a difference through participation, and how Texas' political culture impacts government.

1. Participation In Politics
Diamond Allen

2. INTRODUCTIO
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My name is Diamond Allen, and I currently do
not have a major because I am still in
highschool.

3. Motivation To Become an Active Participant
Voice
I want to be able to
have a say in what
goes on in the
environment that I am
living in .
Change
More participation
means that more
peoples’ opinions can
be taken into account,
so that more changes
for policies and in
general, within the
state can be made.
Being Informed
I would like to know
and keep up with what
is going on in the
state, because some
things may end up
affecting me.

4. What I learned
Texas has its own
constitution that it
uses. I initially did not
know that states had
their own
constitutions.
The requirements in order
to become a Texas house
member are : they must
be a U.S. citizen, at least
21 years of age, and must
have lived in the state for
at least two years and for
a minimum of 12 months in
the district he or she will
represent. I thought that
there would be very
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Voter turnout in local
elections in Texas is
generally pretty low. I
was unaware of this
because I have only
lived in very small
towns were the
people of the towns
are usually very
involved in the local
government.
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5. One political issue that is most important to consider for
future generations in Texas is the economy. Texas is
quickly rising on the list of the most expensive states to
live in, in the U.S. as more people are moving to the
state, and this will make it even harder for the future
generations to live stabley in Texas
Political Issues in Texas

6. I think that Texas plays a pretty big role in the federal
government decision making process because of the
success the state has had with law making, they usually
have a great deal of support.
Texas’ Role in Federal Government

7. What I Have Learned
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I have learned about how
elections in the state of
Texas work.
I have learned about the
importance of political
participation and how I can
make difference.
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I have learned about the
political culture in Texas and
how that plays a role in a lot
of the things that happens
within Texas’ government.