Standards·Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Social Studies·Government·TX.113.44.c.7·TX.113.44.c.7.H
TX.113.44.c.7.H
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Social Studies · Government · Grade 12 · Sub-standard
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Analyze national, state, and local government structures and processes
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TX.113.44.c.7Government: Structure and Functions
Analyze the structure and functions of legislative, executive, and judicial branches, independent agencies, checks and balances, and government responsibilities
Principle content that aligns
4 lessons teach to this standard.
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How State Government Works
Governors sign budgets worth billions that determine school funding and road repairs. When DeSantis vetoes a county project, that park doesn't get built. State government directly controls your daily life.
mechanism
6 min · beginner
92%comprehensive
City Government: Mayors and Councils
LA Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism over wildfires. NYC Mayor Eric Adams stopped campaigning amid corruption charges. Your city's government structure determines who actually runs things and who you can hold accountable.
mechanism
6 min · intermediate
92%comprehensive
What Local Government Actually Does
When you turn on your faucet, a local water district delivers clean water. Property taxes fund most local services. Multiple governments share the revenue, which is why your tax bill is complex.
concept
7 min · intermediate
92%comprehensive
School Boards, Zoning, and the Power You Don't See
Most Americans can name their president but not their school board members. Those bodies make decisions with more direct impact on daily life than federal officials, often with single-digit voter turnout.
mechanism
7 min · advanced
75%moderate
Sibling sub-standards under TX.113.44.c.7
TX.113.44.c.7.A0 lessons
Legislative Branch
TX.113.44.c.7.B1 lesson
Executive Branch
TX.113.44.c.7.C3 lessons
Judicial Branch
TX.113.44.c.7.D0 lessons
Independent Agencies
TX.113.44.c.7.E0 lessons
Checks and Balances
Trust
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