American & Texas Government Essentials

INTRODUCTION

U.S. GOVERNMENT
1. The Founding and the Constitution
    Explain the origin and development of Constitutional democracy in the United States.
2. Federalism: Federal versus State Power, Two Hundred Years of Debate
    Demonstrate an understanding of our federal system.
3. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances in Both Theory and Practice
    Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice.
4. The Legislature, Presidency, Bureaucracy, and the Courts
    Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the -federal government.
5. The Role of Public Opinion, Interest Groups, and Political Parties
    Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties.
6. The Election Process
    Analyze the election process.
7. The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
    Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
8. Issues and Policies in U.S. Politics
    Analyze issues and policies in U.S. politics.

TEXAS GOVERNMENT
9. The Origin and Development of the Texas Constitution
    Explain the origin and development of the Texas Constitution.
10. Local Government in Texas
    Demonstrate an understanding of state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.
11. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances in Both Theory and Practice in Texas
    Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas.
12. The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of Texas Government
    Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.
13. The Role of Public Opinion, Interest Groups, and Political Parties in Texas
    Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in Texas.
14. Political Participation and Elections in Texas
    Analyze the state and local election process.
15. The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
    Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
16. Public Policy in Texas
    Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.