Government

The student understands the basic principles reflected in the Texas Constitution. The student is expected to:

Identify how the Texas Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights;

Compare the principles and concepts of the Texas Constitution to the U. S. Constitution, including the Texas and U. S. Bill of Rights.

The student understands the structure and functions of government created by the Texas Constitution. The student is expected to:

Describe the structure and functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels;

Identify major sources of revenue for state and local governments such as property tax, sales tax, and fees;

Describe the structure, funding, and governance of Texas public education, including local property taxes, bond issues, and state and federal funding supported by state and federal taxpayers.