USG.SS.14.C

Describe the factors that influence an individual's political attitudes and actions.

United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
factorsindividual's political attitudesindividual's political actions
Skills
  • describe (factors that influence an individual's political attitudes and actions) #dok1
  • identify (different types of influences on political attitudes and actions) #dok1
  • explain (how different factors shape political attitudes and actions) #dok2
  • analyze (the impact of multiple factors on an individual's political participation) #dok3
  • evaluate (the significance of various influences on political attitudes and behaviors) #dok4
Learning Targets
  • I can list factors that influence a person’s political attitudes and actions. #dok1
  • I can define key terms related to political attitudes and actions. #dok1
  • I can identify examples of factors that shape political beliefs. #dok1
  • I can explain how family, media, education, peers, and other factors influence political attitudes and actions. #dok2
  • I can describe the process by which political beliefs develop over time. #dok2
  • I can analyze how multiple influences interact to shape political participation. #dok3
  • I can compare the influences of various factors on the political attitudes of individuals in different contexts. #dok3
  • I can evaluate which factors play the most important role in shaping an individual's political beliefs and actions. #dok4
  • I can justify claims about the causes of political behavior using examples and evidence. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • Many factors—including family, education, peers, media, and life experiences—influence an individual's political attitudes and actions.
  • Understanding what shapes political beliefs helps explain patterns of civic participation and political behavior in society.
Essential Questions
  • What factors play the most significant role in shaping an individual's political beliefs and actions?
  • How do experiences, family background, education, peers, and media influence political attitudes?
  • Why might individuals with similar backgrounds develop different political views?
  • How do changes in society impact the ways people form and express their political beliefs?
  • In what ways can understanding the influences on political attitudes help foster active civic participation?