USG.SS.5.B

Describe the roles of the executive and legislative branches in setting international trade and fiscal policies.

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

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Vocabulary
rolesexecutive branchlegislative branchinternational trade policiesfiscal policies
Skills
  • describe (roles of the executive and legislative branches in setting international trade and fiscal policies) #dok1
  • distinguish (the functions of executive and legislative branches concerning international trade and fiscal matters) #dok2
  • analyze (how the executive and legislative branches interact to set these policies) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the roles of the executive and legislative branches in setting international trade and fiscal policies. #dok1
  • I can describe the distinct functions of the executive branch versus the legislative branch in international trade and fiscal policy. #dok1
  • I can compare the influence of the executive branch and the legislative branch on policy decisions related to international trade. #dok2
  • I can distinguish the specific responsibilities each branch holds regarding fiscal policy formation. #dok2
  • I can analyze the collaboration and potential conflicts between the executive and legislative branches in setting trade and fiscal policies. #dok3
  • I can evaluate how decisions and actions by the executive and legislative branches impact U.S. policies on trade and government spending. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The executive and legislative branches each play unique and overlapping roles in shaping international trade and fiscal policy in the United States.
  • Collaboration and conflict between these branches influence outcomes on key policy issues that affect the nation's economy and global standing.
Essential Questions
  • What are the roles of the executive and legislative branches in setting international trade and fiscal policies?
  • How do the responsibilities of the executive and legislative branches differ in the policymaking process for trade and fiscal matters?
  • In what ways do the executive and legislative branches work together or come into conflict when developing these policies?
  • How do decisions made by each branch affect the United States' international relationships and economic health?
  • Why is it important for both branches to be involved in setting policy, and what are some examples of this process in action?