Unit 8

Government

U.S. Constitution

Texas Constitution

The Bill of Rights

The Texas Bill of Rights

7 Principles of the U.S. Constitution

3 Branches of the U.S. Government

During Unit 8...

We will explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period.

We will identify colonial grievances and explain how they were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

We will also identify the rights of Texas citizens, and analyze the civic responsibilities of both Texas and U.S. citizens.

Furthermore, we will compare the principles of the government, and describe both the structure and functions of government created by the Texas Constitution.

Unit 8: Government

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The Texas Constitution <<click here

(Includes the Texas Bill of Rights, the Powers of the Government, and the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Departments)

The U.S. Constitution << click here

(Includes the U.S. Bill of Rights, the Powers of Government, Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch)

7 Principles of the U.S. Constitution

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3 Branches of the U.S. Government

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U.S. Constitution

The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law in the United States of America.

Written in 1789, it is our nation's first constitution; it is the national framework of the U.S. government.

BILL OF RIGHTS

The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

Expand your understanding of The 1st Ten Amendments (tap the link)