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Questions you should be able to answer at the end of unit 9:
Questions you should be able to answer at the end of unit 9:
· How are the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution similar and different?
· In what ways does the U.S. and Texas Constitutions reflect the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights?
· What rights are guaranteed to citizens in the U.S. and Texas Constitutions?
· What are the functions of government at the state, county, and municipal levels in Texas?
· How does the state of Texas bring in revenue?
Constitutional History and Vocabulary
Constitutional History and Vocabulary
What is the history and structure of the US and Texas constitutions and what are the 7 principles of government?
US and Texas Bill of Rights
US and Texas Bill of Rights
What are the similarities between the US and the Texas Bill of Rights? What events led the Framers to put each specific bill into the US Bill of Rights?
Rights and Responsibilities
Rights and Responsibilities
What are the different rights and responsibilities we have as American citizens? Why is it important that we follow through with our responsibilities?
Branches of Government
Branches of Government
What are the three branches of government and why do we need all three?
Sharing Power
Sharing Power
How do state and the federal government share powers?
County and City Governments
County and City Governments
What are the functions of local and county governments?
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