Big Ideas in the Texas Constitution

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

Part of The student understands the basic principles reflected in the Texas Constitution

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Seven Big Ideas

The Texas Constitution is the written plan of rules for our state government. It was built around seven big ideas. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to point to parts of the Texas Constitution and explain which basic principle of government each one shows.

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