USH.SS.22.A

Identify and analyze methods of expanding the right to participate in the democratic process, including lobbying, non-violent protesting, litigation, and amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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

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Vocabulary
methodsrightparticipationdemocratic processlobbyingnon-violent protestinglitigationamendmentsU.S. Constitution
Skills
  • identify (methods of expanding the right to participate in the democratic process) #dok1
  • analyze (methods of expanding the right to participate in the democratic process) #dok2
  • explain (how lobbying, non-violent protesting, litigation, and amendments expand participation) #dok2
  • compare (different methods for expanding the right to participate in the democratic process) #dok2
  • evaluate (effectiveness of various methods in expanding the right to participate) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify methods of expanding participation in the democratic process. #dok1
  • I can recall specific examples of lobbying, non-violent protesting, litigation, and amendments to the Constitution. #dok1
  • I can analyze how lobbying, non-violent protesting, litigation, and amendments help expand the right to participate in the democratic process. #dok2
  • I can explain how various methods have impacted the expansion of democratic participation. #dok2
  • I can compare different methods of expanding political participation and describe their similarities and differences. #dok2
  • I can evaluate the effectiveness of different methods used to expand participation in the democratic process. #dok3
  • I can construct an argument on which method has been most successful in expanding the right to participate, supported by evidence. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • American democracy has evolved over time by expanding opportunities for all people to participate through various methods.
  • Multiple strategies—such as lobbying, non-violent protest, litigation, and constitutional amendments—have played critical roles in broadening democratic participation.
Essential Questions
  • How have different methods—like lobbying, protest, litigation, and amendments—expanded participation in American democracy?
  • Why is it important for individuals to have different ways to expand their participation in the democratic process?
  • What are the strengths and limitations of lobbying, non-violent protest, litigation, and constitutional amendments as methods for expanding rights?
  • Which method of expanding the right to participate in the democratic process do you think has been most impactful or effective, and why?
  • How do efforts to expand participation in democracy reflect the values and identity of the United States?