Contact Information
Riverside
Office hours: M, W
5:10-5:40
Room # 9139
Phone 321-1151
South Austin Campus
Office Hours: T. Th
4:45-5:45
Room 9139
Phone 223-9207
And by appointment
Phone: (512) 376.2909
Email: dhinkelm@austincc.edu
David Hinkelmann
Assistant Professor 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.
ATTENTION
Welcome
U.S. Government Exam 1 Essay Questions:
1. The founders of the U.S. knew many types of governments starting with
the ‘State of Nature’, clans, oligarchy, dictator (temporary and permanent)
monarchy, explain the good and bad points of each and if the people
under these governments are subjects or citizens.
2. Explain how federal-state relations have changed over time.
Consider the different types of federalism that prevailed at different times.
What factors seem to have had the most influence in bringing about
changes to federalism?
Texas Government Exam 1 Essay Questions:
1. Outline and discuss two provisions in the Texas state constitution, including specific
articles. Explain the process used to amend the document. Why has the constitution
been amended so many times?
2. Define in detail the following terms and specifically relate each to elections and
voting in Texas:
direct primary, closed primary, runoff primary, cross over voting,
multingualisms, and early voting.