Writing Service-Does preclearance violate the Tenth Amendment and give the federal government too much power, or is it a necessary check on the states to make sure that minorities are not discriminated against?
- Has the evolving relationship between the federal government and the states changed for the better or worse? Why?
- How has Texas often responded to mandates from the federal government?
- With regards to voting rights, is this an area where the federal government should have more or less influence on the states?
- What is Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act?
- Does preclearance violate the Tenth Amendment and give the federal government too much power, or is it a necessary check on the states to make sure that minorities are not discriminated against?
- Texas argued that it is unconstitutional to impose preclearance unless a state’s racial discrimination was as bad as what existed in 1965. In 2013, then-Attorney General Gregg Abbott argued that voter discrimination is no longer a problem in Texas and consequently is exempt from federal oversight. Do you agree? If yes, why? If not, why not?
- What are two other areas where Texas is at odds with federal laws or mandates?
