USH.SS.19.B

Evaluate the impact of relationships among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, including Franklin D. Roosevelt's attempt to increase the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices and the presidential election of 2000.

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

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Vocabulary
relationshipslegislative branchexecutive branchjudicial branchFranklin D. Roosevelt's attemptU.S. Supreme Court justicespresidential election of 2000
Skills
  • evaluate (the impact of relationships among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government) #dok3
  • describe (the impact of Franklin D. Roosevelt's attempt to increase the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices) #dok2
  • describe (the impact of the presidential election of 2000 on inter-branch relationships) #dok2
  • analyze (how historical events affect governmental branch relationships) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can describe the impact of Franklin D. Roosevelt's attempt to increase the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices on the balance of power among government branches. #dok2
  • I can describe the impact of the presidential election of 2000 on relationships among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. #dok2
  • I can evaluate the impact of relationships among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government in historical context. #dok3
  • I can analyze how significant historical events, like court-packing and contested elections, change the balance of power between government branches. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The relationships and interactions among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government can significantly shape the balance of power in the United States.
  • Key historical events, such as attempts to alter the Supreme Court's composition and contested elections, reveal the dynamics and tensions within the federal government.
Essential Questions
  • How does the balance of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches affect the functioning of the U.S. government?
  • What were the intended and unintended consequences of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s attempt to increase the number of Supreme Court justices?
  • In what ways did the presidential election of 2000 impact the relationships among the three branches of government?
  • Why is it important to evaluate the relationships among government branches during significant historical events?
  • How do the actions of one branch influence the actions and power of the others?