Analyze the effects of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces on politics and government.

PSLO: Analyze the effects of the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural forces on politics and government.. FE (Final Essay). Topic: Moving Protests to Public Policy. Protests dominated the landscape across America this year. Texas was not immune to any of the protests that occurred across the nation. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution includes the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Initiating a protest suggests that individuals want to bring attention to a problem(s) that needs to be addressed and resolved. So, this essay assignment will require that you look back on the protests activities that have occurred in Texas, not just this year, but also the recent past years. As you move forward with your critical thinking consider the following:. First, you must have an understanding of the public policy process. Second, you must understand how to connect the dots between the Texas government and the citizens it serves. Third, you must have an understanding of current-day problems/issues that matter to citizens who seek solutions from the Texas government in the form of public policy.