Contact Information
Office hours: Riverside Campus
M, W 1:25-2:40
T, Th 4:14-4:45
Room # 9139
Office phone # 393-6805
Bastrop:
Office hours: 8:50-9:20
Room #116
Phone 321-1151
And by appointment
Phone: (512) 376.2909
Email: dhinkelm@austincc.edu
Office hours: Riverside Campus
M, W 1:25-2:40
T, Th 4:14-4:45
Room # 9139
Office phone # 393-6805
Bastrop:
Office hours: 8:50-9:20
Room #116
Phone 321-1151
And by appointment
Phone: (512) 376.2909
Email: dhinkelm@austincc.edu
David Hinkelmann
Assistant Professor Adj Government
Assistant Professor Adj Government
Purpose of this web site:
is to provide a resource for students. A Copy
of the classes syllabus can be found in the
Syllabus section with helpful links for the
courses.
is to provide a resource for students. A Copy
of the classes syllabus can be found in the
Syllabus section with helpful links for the
courses.
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Essay Questions for 2306 Texas Govt classes
1. What factors led to Republican Party statewide office dominance by the first decade of the
twenty-first century? What factors contributed to the decline of Democratic Party dominance
in Texas?
2. What are the purposes of a state constitution, and how well does the Texas Constitution of
1876 fulfill those purposes? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Texas constitution?
Give examples and be specific.
1. What factors led to Republican Party statewide office dominance by the first decade of the
twenty-first century? What factors contributed to the decline of Democratic Party dominance
in Texas?
2. What are the purposes of a state constitution, and how well does the Texas Constitution of
1876 fulfill those purposes? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Texas constitution?
Give examples and be specific.
Essay Questions for 2305 U.S. Govt class.
1. The Founders of the U.S. knew many types of governments starting with the State of
Nature, clans, oligarchy, dictator (temporary and permanent) and monarchy, explain the
good and bad points of each.
2. Discuss the logic behind the separation of powers, as given by Montesquieu. According to
James Madison, why would different branches of government holding power protect
against tyranny?
1. The Founders of the U.S. knew many types of governments starting with the State of
Nature, clans, oligarchy, dictator (temporary and permanent) and monarchy, explain the
good and bad points of each.
2. Discuss the logic behind the separation of powers, as given by Montesquieu. According to
James Madison, why would different branches of government holding power protect
against tyranny?
Intern Positions
Internship Opportunity (NON-PAID POSITION)
For The Capitol Office of State Representative Dora Olivo
General Description:
Seeking non-paid interns for immediate hire. Interns will be responsible for
general office administrative tasks, attending a wide array of events of behalf of
the Representative, and constituent case work. Office hours are Monday -
Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Interns must work at least 12 hours per week.
Qualifications:
Strong computer and organizational skills are a plus. A strong work ethic is a
must. Additionally, students are not required but are strongly encouraged to
apply for their respective university's internship for credit program. For more
information on applying or credit please contact your university's advising
services.
Contact:
Elena Serda
Please send resume and cover letter via email to Elena.Serda@house.state.tx.
us or fax to (512) 463-1403.
To whom it may concern:
On behalf of the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation (MALLF), I
am pleased to provide you with information regarding the Moreno/Rangel
Legislative Leadership Program. This program offers young Latinos an
opportunity to hone their leadership skills by being immersed in the legislative
process.
Attached to this email is a notice and application. We ask that you distribute
this application to your students, as well as, post the notice in high traffic
areas around campus. Please note applications must be postmarked no later than
October 21, 2008.
Named after the longest serving Hispanic members of the Texas House of
Representatives, Paul Moreno and the late Irma Rangel, the Moreno/Rangel Program
places interns/fellows in the offices of members of the Mexican American
Legislative Caucus – Texas House of Representatives (MALC).
Selected students will work as full-time policy interns alongside seasoned
legislative staffers and also participate in weekly seminars designed to enhance
their understanding of the legislative process through interactions with elected
officials, state agency representatives, and other interns.
Each policy intern will receive a stipend of $2,050 to assist with living
expenses. The program begins on January 8, 2009 and ends Sine Die, June 1,
2009. Interns will be required to live and work full-time in Austin, Texas for
the entire duration of the 81st Legislative Session.
We look forward to your students’ applications. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (512) 499-0804, or by email at
<mailto:adelatorre@mallf.org> adelatorre@mallf.org.
Sincerely,
Alberto de la Torre
Program Coordinator
Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation
Internship Opportunity (NON-PAID POSITION)
For The Capitol Office of State Representative Dora Olivo
General Description:
Seeking non-paid interns for immediate hire. Interns will be responsible for
general office administrative tasks, attending a wide array of events of behalf of
the Representative, and constituent case work. Office hours are Monday -
Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Interns must work at least 12 hours per week.
Qualifications:
Strong computer and organizational skills are a plus. A strong work ethic is a
must. Additionally, students are not required but are strongly encouraged to
apply for their respective university's internship for credit program. For more
information on applying or credit please contact your university's advising
services.
Contact:
Elena Serda
Please send resume and cover letter via email to Elena.Serda@house.state.tx.
us or fax to (512) 463-1403.
To whom it may concern:
On behalf of the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation (MALLF), I
am pleased to provide you with information regarding the Moreno/Rangel
Legislative Leadership Program. This program offers young Latinos an
opportunity to hone their leadership skills by being immersed in the legislative
process.
Attached to this email is a notice and application. We ask that you distribute
this application to your students, as well as, post the notice in high traffic
areas around campus. Please note applications must be postmarked no later than
October 21, 2008.
Named after the longest serving Hispanic members of the Texas House of
Representatives, Paul Moreno and the late Irma Rangel, the Moreno/Rangel Program
places interns/fellows in the offices of members of the Mexican American
Legislative Caucus – Texas House of Representatives (MALC).
Selected students will work as full-time policy interns alongside seasoned
legislative staffers and also participate in weekly seminars designed to enhance
their understanding of the legislative process through interactions with elected
officials, state agency representatives, and other interns.
Each policy intern will receive a stipend of $2,050 to assist with living
expenses. The program begins on January 8, 2009 and ends Sine Die, June 1,
2009. Interns will be required to live and work full-time in Austin, Texas for
the entire duration of the 81st Legislative Session.
We look forward to your students’ applications. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (512) 499-0804, or by email at
<mailto:adelatorre@mallf.org> adelatorre@mallf.org.
Sincerely,
Alberto de la Torre
Program Coordinator
Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation