Texas Government

The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. ~Winston Churchill~

I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce, and agriculture, in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcel ~John Adams~ (1735 - 1826)

Unit Overview:

The concept of government is explored in this unit. It provides an overview of the Texas and U.S. Constitutions including the principles of democratic government reflected in those documents. The unit also teaches students about the structure and function of our federal system of government and addresses the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society

Primary source of information: Students' planner and History binder: