Textbook Chapters’ Alignment to ACGM Learning Outcomes

Chapter	ACGM Learning Outcome
Texas History and Culture	1. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. 7. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 8. Analyze issues, policies and political culture of Texas.
Federalism	2. Describe state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government. 3. Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas. 7. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 8. Analyze issues, policies and political culture of Texas.
Texas Legislature	3. Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government. 7. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 8. Analyze issues, policies and political culture of Texas.
Executive Branch	3. Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas.4. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government. 7. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 8. Analyze issues, policies and political culture of Texas.
Texas Justice System	3. Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government. 7. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 8. Analyze issues, policies and political culture of Texas.
Political Participation	5. Evaluate the role of public opinion, interests groups, and political parties in Texas. 6. Analyze the state and local election process. 7. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 8. Analyze issues, policies and political culture of Texas.
Texas Policy	5. Evaluate the role of public opinion, interests groups, and political parties in Texas. 6. Analyze the state and local election process. 7. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 8. Analyze issues, policies and political culture of Texas.