Participation in Politics Project

By Diana Manfoumbi

GOVT 2306

Professor Kermanian

• Diana Manfoumbi, 21 years old.

• Majoring Business Administration at Grayson College with a transfer toward Finance in a 4 years university.

Motivation

• Equal rights and public safety are my motivators to be an active participant in our political system.

• I would like to see less racial and gender discrimination.

• The younger generation needs to be more involved when it comes to politics.

Course Outcomes

• I learned about the importance of interest groups and their importance on our society.

• I did not that the capital punishment was hurting our economy because of its expensive costs.

Major Political Issue

• The trade agreements need to be revised.

• The illegal immigration seems to have a negative impact on our economy and on our nation. It is not safe.

Role of Texas in Federal Government

• Influence government decision making by inspiring constituents to contact their representatives.

• Texas has more control of its decision.

What I Learned

• How people can influence government policies.

• How important a vote can be.

• How the concept of justice is implemented in Texas.