USG.SS.16.A

Evaluate a U.S. government policy or court decision that has affected a particular racial, ethnic, or religious group, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Supreme Court cases of Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger.

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

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Vocabulary
U.S. government policycourt decisionracial groupethnic groupreligious groupCivil Rights Act of 1964U.S. Supreme CourtHernandez v. TexasGrutter v. Bollinger
Skills
  • evaluate (U.S. government policies or court decisions and their impact) #dok3
  • identify (affected racial, ethnic, or religious groups) #dok1
  • analyze (Supreme Court cases and government actions on groups) #dok3
  • explain (changes resulting from judicial or legislative actions) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify U.S. government policies and court decisions that have affected racial, ethnic, or religious groups. #dok1
  • I can explain how a specific policy or court decision impacted a particular group in the United States. #dok2
  • I can analyze the significance of Supreme Court cases such as Hernandez v. Texas and Grutter v. Bollinger for minority rights. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the long-term effects of a government policy like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on different communities. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Government policies and court decisions can have a profound impact on the rights and status of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the United States.
  • Studying landmark legislation and court cases helps us understand the ongoing struggle for equality and civil rights in American society.
Essential Questions
  • In what ways have specific U.S. government policies or court decisions shaped the experiences of racial, ethnic, or religious groups?
  • What impact did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have on American society and minority groups?
  • How did Supreme Court decisions like Hernandez v. Texas alter legal protections for minority communities?
  • Why is it important to evaluate the effects of government action on diverse groups in the United States?
  • What lessons can we learn from past policies and court decisions when considering current issues of equality and justice?