3.SS.8.B
Describe the concept of "consent of the governed. ".
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- describe (the concept of consent of the governed) #dok2
- explain (the meaning of consent of the governed in one's own words) #dok2
- identify (examples of consent of the governed in action) #dok2
- analyze (the importance of consent of the governed in a government) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe the concept of consent of the governed. #dok2
- I can explain what 'consent of the governed' means using my own words. #dok2
- I can identify examples where the consent of the governed is important in a community or government. #dok2
- I can analyze why consent of the governed is necessary for a fair and just government. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Citizens' participation and agreement are essential for a government to have legitimate authority.
- The principle of 'consent of the governed' ensures that people have a role in how they are ruled.
Essential Questions
- What does 'consent of the governed' mean?
- Why is it important for a government to have the consent of the governed?
- How can people in a community show they give or withhold their consent to be governed?
- What might happen if a government does not have the consent of the governed?
- How does the idea of consent of the governed connect to democracy?