Q Introduction Read Political Parties in Texas (Mora Text or Posted Text). Review the two parties in Texas: Texas Republicans GOP Links to an external site. and Texas DemocratsLinks to an external site. Directions Create your own Texas political party. Your Texas party should incorporate current Texas political issues, plus Texas issues that really matter to you. 1. Party Name: You must come up with an original name for your political party. Put some thought into it. Remember, a name reflects many things about what your party represents. 2. Party Symbol: You must create a symbol for your party. Think about the beliefs you hold, and your party name. The symbol must fit or match with the other components of your political party. No donkeys or elephants allowed. (Symbol can be drawn or done on the computer) 3. Party Slogan: You will need to create a slogan that will serve as the catchphrase for your party. 4. Party Planks (positions): You must list your party’s position regarding the issues, but your positions do not have to be from the Democratic or Republican parties. Your stance should be your stance! This is your party, your platform. Make it yours. You must state your position on at least 5 of the issues such as the environment, abortion, immigration, gun control or healthcare. Grading Criteria This assignment is graded based on the rubric. How to Submit To submit this assignment, click the Submit Assignment button at the top-right of the page. Upload as a text entry using the chart above. Helpful Resource: Canvas Student Guide: How to Submit an AssignmentLinks to an external site. ________________________________________ Rubric Short Answer 2: Political Parties Short Answer 2: Political Parties Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. Party Name You must come up with an original name for your political party. Put some thought into it, remember, a name reflects many things about what your party represents. 2 to >1.5 pts Excellent 1.5 to >1.0 pts Very Good 1 to >0.5 pts Good 0.5 to >0 pts Needs Work 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Party Symbol You must create a symbol for your party. Think about the beliefs you hold, and your party name. The symbol must fit or match with the other components of your political party. No donkeys or elephants allowed. (Symbol can be drawn or done on the computer) 3 to >2.5 pts Excellent 2.5 to >2.0 pts Very Good 2 to >1.0 pts Good 1 to >0 pts Needs Work 3 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Party Slogan You will need to create a slogan that will serve as the catchphrase for your party. 3 to >2.5 pts Excellent 2.5 to >2.0 pts Very Good 2 to >1.0 pts Good 1 to >0 pts Needs Work 3 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. Party Planks (positions) or Platform You must list your party’s position regarding the issues, but your positions do not have to be from the Democratic or Republican parties. You must state your position on at least 5 of the issues such as the environment, abortion, immigration, gun control or healthcare. 10 to >9.0 pts Excellent 9 to >8.0 pts Very Good 8 to >6.0 pts Good 6 to >0 pts Needs Work 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting College Level writing and grammar. 2 to >1.5 pts Excellent 1.5 to >1.0 pts Very Good 1 to >0.5 pts Good 0.5 to >0 pts Needs Work 2 pts Total Points: 20 PreviousNext