Ch.+30+Texas+Government

__Chapter 30 - Section 1 - The Texas Constitution__ 1) Explain how ideas from the U. S. Constitution have influenced the Texas Constitution. 2) Identify the basic principles reflected in the Texas Constitution and explain why each one is important. 3) Explain why the Texas Constitution includes a //Bill of Rights//. __Chapter 30 - Section 2 - The Texas Legislature__ 1) Identify the Texas Legislature's powers and duties. 2) Describe how a bill becomes a law. __Chapter 30 - Section 3 - The Texas Executive__ 1) Outline the governor's primary powers and duties. 2) Identify the officials and agencies that make up the executive branch. __Chapter 30 - Section 4 - The Texas Judiciary__ 1) Explain how the Texas court system is structured. 2) Describe the role that juries play within the judicial system. __Chapter 30 - Section 5 - The State Budget and Public Education__ 1) Explain how the Texas budget is prepared and identify the state's major sources of revenue. 2) Describe how Texas public education is structured and governed.