7.SS.13.A

Identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights.

Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
Texas Constitutionprincipleslimited governmentrepublicanismchecks and balancesfederalismseparation of powerspopular sovereigntyindividual rights
Skills
  • identify (how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles) #dok1
  • recognize (various foundational principles within the Texas Constitution) #dok1
  • explain (the meaning of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, individual rights) #dok2
  • analyze (how specific provisions in the Texas Constitution demonstrate these principles) #dok3
  • illustrate (the relationship between constitutional principles and government structure in Texas) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the principles found in the Texas Constitution. #dok1
  • I can recognize examples of limited government, republicanism, and other principles in the Texas Constitution. #dok1
  • I can explain what each principle in the Texas Constitution means and why it is important. #dok2
  • I can explain how the Texas Constitution exemplifies limited government, republicanism, and other principles. #dok2
  • I can analyze how specific articles or sections of the Texas Constitution reflect the principles of government. #dok3
  • I can illustrate how the structure and organization of Texas government are shaped by these constitutional principles. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The Texas Constitution is designed to embody key principles that limit government power and protect individual rights.
  • Understanding the principles reflected in the Texas Constitution helps explain how and why Texas government operates as it does.
Essential Questions
  • What are the foundational principles found in the Texas Constitution?
  • How does the Texas Constitution reflect the principle of limited government?
  • In what ways does the Texas Constitution protect individual rights and promote popular sovereignty?
  • How do principles such as federalism and separation of powers shape the structure and function of Texas government?
  • Why is it important for a constitution to express these principles clearly?