USG.SS.9.A
Identify different methods of filling public offices, including elected and appointed offices at the local, state, and national levels.
United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- identify (methods of filling public offices) #dok1
- differentiate (elected and appointed offices) #dok2
- compare (methods across local, state, and national levels) #dok2
- explain (processes for filling public offices) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify different methods of filling public offices. #dok1
- I can list examples of elected and appointed offices at various levels of government. #dok1
- I can distinguish between elected and appointed offices at the local, state, and national levels. #dok2
- I can compare how offices are filled at local, state, and national levels. #dok2
- I can explain the processes used to fill public offices in the United States. #dok2
Big Ideas
- The process of filling public offices in the United States involves both elections and appointments that operate at local, state, and national levels.
- Understanding the distinction between elected and appointed offices helps clarify how government functions and how citizens participate in governance.
Essential Questions
- What are the different methods used to fill public offices in the United States?
- How do elected and appointed offices differ at local, state, and national levels?
- Why do some offices require elections while others are filled by appointment?
- How does the process of filling public offices impact democratic participation and government accountability?
- What examples illustrate the differences between elected and appointed positions at each level of government?