USH.SS.18.C
Describe the effects of political scandals, including Teapot Dome, Watergate, and Bill Clinton's impeachment, on the views of U.S. citizens concerning trust in the federal government and its leaders.
United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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political scandalsTeapot DomeWatergateBill Clinton's impeachmentviewsU.S. citizenstrustfederal governmentleaders
Skills
- describe (the effects of political scandals) #dok1
- analyze (the effects of political scandals on public trust) #dok3
- explain (how specific events influenced citizens’ views of government and leaders) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can describe political scandals such as Teapot Dome, Watergate, and Bill Clinton's impeachment. #dok1
- I can explain how political scandals affect public trust in the federal government and its leaders. #dok2
- I can analyze the effects of political scandals on the views of U.S. citizens regarding trust in the federal government and its leaders. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Political scandals have significant and lasting effects on public trust in the federal government and its leaders.
- Public perceptions of the government and its leaders can be dramatically influenced by high-profile political scandals.
Essential Questions
- What is a political scandal and how has it historically affected the federal government?
- How did events such as Teapot Dome, Watergate, and Bill Clinton's impeachment change the way citizens view the federal government?
- In what ways can public trust in government be restored after a political scandal?
- Why might citizens' trust in leaders be important for a functioning democracy?
- How do political scandals impact the relationship between citizens and public officials?