HS.SS.13.A
Describe the role of government in the U.S. free enterprise system and the changes in that role over time.
High School · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- describe (role of government in the U.S. free enterprise system) #dok1
- analyze (changes in the government's role over time) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe the role of government in the U.S. free enterprise system. #dok1
- I can identify key characteristics of the U.S. free enterprise system related to the government’s role. #dok1
- I can explain ways the government participates in the U.S. economy. #dok2
- I can distinguish how the government's role in the U.S. free enterprise system has changed over time. #dok2
- I can analyze historical and current examples to determine how and why the government's economic role evolved. #dok3
- I can evaluate the impact of significant changes in government’s economic role in the U.S. free enterprise system. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The role of government in the U.S. free enterprise system has changed over time in response to economic, social, and political factors.
- Understanding the relationship between government actions and the functioning of the free enterprise system is essential to comprehending U.S. economic history and current policy.
Essential Questions
- What is the role of government in a free enterprise system?
- How has the U.S. government’s role in the economy changed over time?
- Why might a government alter its role in relation to economic activities?
- How do historical events influence government involvement in the U.S. free enterprise system?
- What are the benefits and potential drawbacks of government intervention in the U.S. economy?