BW Texas Gov’t Topic 6.1

  

1. Read the PowerPoint again carefully, especially the slides 8 – 11.
2. Go to Go to OpenSecrets.org and explore the following Political Funders

• Summary of Spending by Party  (https://online.epcc.edu/ultra/courses/_9105640_1/cl/outline
• Top Contributors per Electoral Cycle
• Contributors by Top Industries:
• Contributors by Metro Area:

3.  Go to the following websites and explore. Look at the Top Lobbyists

Top Lobbyists in Texas, 2010 and in El Paso. 

See Daniel Ortiz

William Smith

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4. Discuss what you see. Note the relationships.  Draw  at least three conclusions based on the data.

5. Post your 400 word entry