7.SS.13.B

Compare the principles and concepts of the Texas Constitution to the U.S. Constitution, including the Texas and U.S. Bill of Rights.

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

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Vocabulary
principlesconceptsTexas ConstitutionU.S. ConstitutionTexas Bill of RightsU.S. Bill of Rights
Skills
  • compare (principles and concepts of the Texas Constitution to the U.S. Constitution) #dok2
  • compare (Texas Bill of Rights and U.S. Bill of Rights) #dok2
  • identify (similarities and differences between the Texas and U.S. Constitutions) #dok2
  • analyze (how guiding principles are reflected in both constitutions) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify similarities and differences between the principles in the Texas and U.S. Constitutions. #dok2
  • I can compare specific concepts found in the Texas and U.S. Constitutions. #dok2
  • I can compare the Texas Bill of Rights and the U.S. Bill of Rights. #dok2
  • I can analyze how foundational principles such as individual rights and popular sovereignty are expressed in both the Texas and U.S. Constitutions. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Both the Texas and U.S. Constitutions are based on fundamental principles that guide government structure and protect individual rights.
  • Comparing the Texas Constitution to the U.S. Constitution helps students understand the similarities and unique characteristics of state and federal government.
Essential Questions
  • What are the fundamental principles reflected in both the Texas and U.S. Constitutions?
  • How does the Texas Bill of Rights compare to the U.S. Bill of Rights?
  • Why is it important to compare state and federal constitutions?
  • In what ways are the concepts of limited government and individual rights expressed in the Texas and U.S. Constitutions?
  • How do similarities and differences between the Texas and U.S. Constitutions impact citizens’ rights and responsibilities?