Ch.+31+Local+Government

__Chapter 31 - Section 1 - Local Government__ 1) Describe the structures and functions of local Texas governments. 2) Identify how local governments are funded. __Chapter 31 - Section 2 - The Bill of Rights__ 1) Describe the freedoms of speech, the press, and assembly and explain why they are important. 2) Identify the legal protections that the Bill of Rights gives Texans. 3) Summarize the other major rights protected by the Bill of Rights. __Chapter 31 - Section 3 - Citizenship and Elections__ 1) Identify the responsibilities of citizenship. 2) Describe the different types of Texas elections. __Chapter 31 - Section 4 - Political Parties and Interest Groups__ 1) Describe political parties and explain why they are formed. 2) Explain how interest groups and political action committees participate in the political process.