USG.SS.6.B
Explain how the federal government serves the purposes set forth in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.
United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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federal governmentpurposesPreambleU.S. Constitution
Skills
- explain (how the federal government serves the purposes set forth in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution) #dok2
- identify (the purposes stated in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution) #dok1
- summarize (the relationship between the Preamble and the role of the federal government) #dok2
- analyze (how the federal government fulfills its roles as outlined in the Preamble) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the purposes stated in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. #dok1
- I can explain how the federal government serves the purposes outlined in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. #dok2
- I can summarize the relationship between the Preamble and the responsibilities of the federal government. #dok2
- I can analyze how the actions and structure of the federal government fulfill the goals set forth in the Preamble. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution sets forth the guiding purposes for the federal government’s existence and actions.
- Understanding how the federal government addresses the purposes in the Preamble provides insight into its structure and functions.
Essential Questions
- What purposes are outlined in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?
- How does the federal government work to achieve the goals set forth in the Preamble?
- Why is it important for the federal government to serve the purposes listed in the Preamble?
- In what ways do the actions of the federal government reflect the intentions of the Preamble?
- How might interpretations of the Preamble impact government policies and decisions?