USG.SS.2.B
Analyze the impact of political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media, past and present.
United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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impactpolitical changesindividualspolitical partiesinterest groupsmediapublic policypastpresent
Skills
- analyze (the impact of political changes) #dok3
- identify (political changes brought about by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media) #dok2
- distinguish (between impacts in the past and present) #dok2
- evaluate (how various actors shape public policy) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify political changes influenced by individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media. #dok2
- I can distinguish between the impacts of political changes in the past and present. #dok2
- I can analyze how individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media have brought about political changes. #dok3
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of political actors in shaping public policy. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Individuals, political parties, interest groups, and the media have shaped public policy and political change throughout U.S. history.
- The impact of political actors on public policy continues to evolve, influencing both past and present government actions.
Essential Questions
- How have individuals, political parties, interest groups, or the media influenced political changes in U.S. history?
- What are some examples of political changes brought about by these actors, both in the past and the present?
- How do the roles and impact of political actors differ between the past and the present?
- Why is it important to analyze the impact of different groups or individuals on public policy?
- In what ways can media shape political policies or outcomes?