USH.SS.18.D

Describe the role of contemporary government legislation in the private and public sectors such as the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
contemporary government legislationprivate sectorpublic sectorCommunity Reinvestment Act of 1977USA PATRIOT Act of 2001American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Skills
  • describe (the role of contemporary government legislation in private and public sectors) #dok1
  • analyze (the effects of specific federal laws on private and public sectors) #dok2
  • compare (the impact of different laws on sectors of society) #dok3
  • evaluate (the significance of specific legislation in the context of U.S. history) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify examples of contemporary government legislation. #dok1
  • I can describe the private and public sectors in the United States. #dok1
  • I can list key facts about the Community Reinvestment Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. #dok1
  • I can explain how government legislation affects the private and public sectors. #dok2
  • I can analyze the impact of the Community Reinvestment Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on society. #dok2
  • I can compare the effects of different government laws on the private and public sectors. #dok3
  • I can evaluate which piece of legislation had the most significant impact on American society and explain my reasoning. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Government legislation has a lasting impact on both private and public sectors of society.
  • Specific laws can reflect societal values and priorities and shape the relationship between citizens, businesses, and government.
Essential Questions
  • How does government legislation affect the private sector and public sector differently?
  • What were the intended purposes and real-world effects of the Community Reinvestment Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act?
  • How can federal laws both support and challenge different groups within society?
  • In what ways do laws reflect changing needs or values in U.S. history?
  • What is the significance of contemporary legislation in shaping everyday life in America?