The meanings & differences between these political systems

Be aware of the meanings & differences between these political systems: democracy (government by the people), autocracy ( government by a single individual), and oligarchy (government by the few).

I ask that you include the definition of democracy in your essay.

The following is not a subject that students discuss. Students do not write about whether Texas operates within a democratic republic, representative democracy, or indirect or direct democracy: all of these are democracies. That is not the point of this video assignment.

Rather, a student may frame her/his thesis in this way: if a student believes that Texas does operate as a democracy, then focus on a single idea and use primary and secondary research that supports your viewpoint that Texas does operate as a democracy.

On the other hand, a student may frame her/his thesis in this way: if a student believes that Texas does not operate as a democracy, then focus on a single idea and use primary and secondary research that supports your viewpoint that Texas does not operate as a democracy.
Structure your essay within four paragraphs: the 1st paragraph includes a hook and a strong thesis statement; 2nd and 3rd paragraphs are your arguments and they support your thesis; while the 4th paragraph provides a strong conclusion.
A student must use both primary and secondary research to support the thesis. Do not use popular magazines, Wikipedia, or other online encyclopedias.

Paragraph 1 includes a Thesis Statement: make sure that your thesis is placed into the first or second sentence of your first paragraph (points are deducted if not placed where required). A thesis provides your viewpoint and a mini-outline.

Paragraphs 2 and 3 Provide “The Arguments Which Are Supported By Research.” A student must use both primary and secondary research to support the thesis. If both primary and secondary research are not included, points are lost. To understand what are primary and secondary research, see the links below

Paragraph 4 Provides The Conclusion: the thesis viewpoint is tied to the primary & secondary research.