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THE CONSTITUTIONAL SETTING

JUNE 4, 2015 ADMIN

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• Please choose from one of the following topics for your writing assignment:

  1. In Chapter 2, “The Constitutional Setting,” the authors describe the various state constitutions of Texas, with particular attention to the current state constitution. Complete the following:
     • Describe the features of the current Texas constitution.
     • Explain the influences that were critical in the structure and powers of the government created in the final document.
     • Identify similarities and differences between the Texas Constitution and the U.S. constitution.
     • Illustrate your points with specific examples from each of the legislative, executive, and judicial articles.
  2. In Chapter 2, “The Constitutional Setting,” the authors describe the amendment process for the Texas Constitution. Complete the following:
     • Describe the rules for amending the Texas constitution.
     • Discuss the attempts at constitutional reform during the 1970’s.
     • Explain why constitutional reform was attempted and why it ultimately failed.
     • Do you believe it is better to have a detailed constitution that requires frequent amendment as specific situations arise, or a constitution that has broad language providing government with flexibility to handle a diverse set of situations as they arise?
  3. In Chapter 11, “Local Government,” The authors explain the purposes and structures of local governments within the state of Texas. Complete the following:
     • Identify the structure and role of local governments within the state of Texas.
     • Explain the purpose and function of each type of local government.
     • Some states have consolidated the county and city functions into a single governmental entity.
     • Do you believe Texas would be better served by maintaining its several, distinct, types of local government, or by consolidating them into broader units of government that would handle the various functions within a single governmental entity?

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  • Submit your assignment by selecting the writing assignment link in lesson 1, browsing to, and attaching your saved file from your desktop. Make sure to select SUBMIT. You may view your posting both on this page and under My Grades.

• Writing Assignment 2

  Students will write an essay, 500-750 words in length, on a topic selected from the list below. The purpose of the project is to give students an opportunity to discuss a key political science concept, and to show a basic understanding of academic research and reporting skills. The project consists of producing a 500-750 work essay on one of the provided topics (see below), as well as a works cited page for sources containing information used in the essay. The assignment is to be formatted according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Students should research this style in order to properly format the assignment; papers not formatted properly will not receive a passing grade.

  Students should use Courier or New Courier 12 point as the paper’s font, double space the text, and create one inch margins on all four sides of the page. In addition, the assignment should be formatted according to MLA style for papers with no title page.

  Please choose from one of the following topics for your writing assignment:

  1. In Chapter 5, “Voting, Campaigns, and Elections,” the authors provide an in-depth discussion of voter turnout. Complete the following:
     • Explain how voter turnout is measured.
     • Compare voter turnout in the U.S. with that in other countries.
     • Describe the factors that affect the level of voter turnout in the United States.
     • Compare voter turnout in Texas to that in the United States as a whole.
     • Identify the historic and contemporary factors which have led to a culture of low voter turnout in Texas.
     • How do you think voter turnout could be increased in Texas?
  2. Describe the use of campaign contributions by lobbies and explain the extent to which lobbying is regulated in Texas.
     • Identify the organization responsible for overseeing lobbying in Texas.
     • Compare regulation of campaign finance at the national and state level (in Texas).
     • What appears to be difference in approach between the two?
     • Which method do you believe is better for purposes of maintaining the integrity of the election process?
  3. Describe the characteristics and functions of American political parties.
     • Explain the relationship between the national political parties and the state political parties.
     • Review the Texas Democratic Party platform and the Texas Republican Party platform and explain the differences.
     • Compare each state party platform to its national party platform counterpart and explain the differences between the national and state party platforms.
     • Why do you believe differences would exist between the national and state party platforms?

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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SIGN

JUNE 4, 2015 ADMIN

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Assignment 2:  Be Careful What You Sign

Sudson Washer and Dryer Service is in the business of leasing used washers and dryers to apartment landlords for a contracted lease term. The coin-operated machines are used by apartment tenants. Letisha, 25, a human resource clerk, owns a five-unit apartment complex. While she resides in one of the units, the others are occupied by tenants. Sudson contacts Letisha and offers to lease one washer and one dryer.

The washer and dryer in Letisha’s apartment complex are old and worn-out. Anxious to keep her tenants happy, Letisha meets with Sudson’s salesman who presents her with a one-page agreement for the use of one washer and dryer for five years. The five-year term is standard and the front page of the contract states the lease period. Letisha (as lessee) and the salesman for Sudson (as lessor) sign the front page of the contract and Letisha retains a copy of the signed agreement.

The salesman did not inform Letisha of, nor did she bother to read the back of the agreement which contained additional terms, one of which is an ”automatic renewal” clause that states: “If the lessee fails to provide a 90-day written notice to terminate the contract by certified mail to the lessor, the five-year lease term period shall automatically renew for three additional five-year terms and shall only be subject to termination by the lessor.”

Letisha uses the machines for the five-year period and just a few weeks prior to the end of the term, calls Sudson to provide them with a courtesy notice saying she is not going to renew her agreement. The operator replies that since she failed to provide the 90-day written, certified notice of termination, the lease will be renewed for three five-year terms or another 15 years.

Letisha says that she never saw that clause.  The operator replies that it was her obligation to read the back page of the agreement and Sudson will require her to make monthly payments for the next 15 years.  Letisha does not know what recourse she now has.

Research whether Letisha has a contract formation or enforcement defense based on the legal and ethical use of automatic renewal clauses in lease agreements, using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet. Based on the facts of the case and research, write an analytical paper. In the paper, respond to the following questions:

• If Letisha does not pay and Sudson sues her for breach of contract, what legal arguments could be raised in Letisha’s defense against the enforcement of the automatic renewal clause? Explain.
• What legal arguments could be raised by Sudson in support of the enforcement of the automatic renewal clause against Letisha? Explain.
• What ethical issues are raised, if any, by Sudson’s practice of using the automatic renewal clause in their lease agreements? Explain.
• Does the Uniform Commercial Code Article 2A apply in this case? Explain.
• Are there any government or private entities available to Letisha for lodging complaints about businesses which treat consumers unfairly? Explain.
• If Sudson sues Letisha for breaching the contract’s automatic renewal clause, what do you think the outcome of the case will be? Explain.

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LEGAL AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

JUNE 4, 2015 ADMIN

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Assignment 2: LASA 1: Legal and Ethical Leadership and Management

Mathis, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of women’s clothing and specializes in high-end women’s winter fashions. Normandale, a retailer, sells high-end products in malls throughout the country. With Mathis’s high costs, Normandale is unable to make a profit from the sale of Mathis’s products.

Countess Lori-Ann (CLA) is a Mathis competitor. Normandale sends photographs and samples of the Mathis line to CLA and instructs them to make an identical line at a lower price. Mathis labels are easily discernable in the photographs and the samples have the Mathis label attached. CLA copies the Mathis line for Normandale.

CLA sells the clothing to Normandale at a low price allowing Normandale to sell the products for a total gross profit of nearly $3 million, an increase of nearly 50% over its sale of Mathis products. Mathis discovers that Normandale is selling counterfeit products, and sends several cease-and-desist letters to them—to no avail. Mathis then sues Normandale alleging Normandale has engaged in illegal conduct. Normandale counters that it did nothing wrong.

Research business law in regard to protection of intellectual property using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet. Based on the facts of the case and research, write an analytical paper. In the paper, respond to the following questions:

• Was it ethical for Normandale to sell the alleged knock-off products at a lower price? Explain.
• What federal or state laws protect owners of intellectual property?  How do they apply here? Explain.
• What damages, if any, has Mathis suffered because of Normandale’s conduct? Explain.
• What are the differing views on the social responsibility of corporations like Normandale?
• What ethical code could Normandale implement to prevent similar incidents in the future?
• Do the owners of Normandale have personal liability to Mathis for damages?  Explain.
• Do the owners of Normandale have personal criminal liability for their conduct and that of the business?  Explain.

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SANTA ANA SERVICES WAS FORMED ON MAY 1, 2014. THE FOLLOWING TRANSACTIONS TOOK PLACE DURING THE FIRST MONTH. TRANSACTIONS ON…

JUNE 4, 2015 ADMIN

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Problem 2-3A Santa Ana Services was formed on May 1, 2014. The following transactions took place during the first month. Transactions on May 1: 1. Don Humes invested $40,700 cash in the company, as its sole owner. 2. Hired two employees to work in the warehouse. They will each be paid a salary of $2,560 per month. 3. Signed a 2-year rental agreement on a warehouse; paid $23,000 cash in advance for the first year. 4. Purchased furniture and equipment costing $30,140. A cash payment of $10,800 was made immediately; the remainder will be paid in 6 months. 5. Paid $1,810 cash for a one-year insurance policy on the furniture and equipment. 6. Purchased basic office supplies for $590 cash. 7. Purchased more office supplies for $1,460 on account. 8. Total revenues earned were $19,340—$8,040 cash and $11,300 on account. 9. Paid $420 to suppliers for accounts payable due. 10. Received $3,060 from customers in payment of accounts receivable. 11. Received utility bills in the amount of $360, to be paid next month. 12. Paid the monthly salaries of the two employees, totalling $5,120.

Prepare journal entries to record each of the events listed. (Record entries in the order displayed in the problem statement. If no entry is required, select “No entry” for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. Credit account titles are automatically indented when amount is entered. Do not indent manually.) No. Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.