TEKS 8.15(D)
analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights; and
Source: Texas Administrative Code §113.20 (Chapter 113) · Adopted 2022
Knowledge & Skills 8.15
Government
The student understands the American beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and other important historic documents. The student is expected to:
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Other expectations under 8.15
- TEKS 8.15(A) identify the influence of ideas from historic documents, including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, and the Federalist Papers, on the U.S. system…
- TEKS 8.15(B) summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation;
- TEKS 8.15(C) identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how those grievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights;
- TEKS 8.15(E) explain the role of significant individuals such as Thomas Hooker, Charles de Montesquieu, and John Locke in the development of self-government in colonial America.