Jamison wants to run for office so he can represent his community. He fills out the correct paperwork but is told he cannot run because of his religion. He sues to get on the ballot and wins the suit.(1 point)
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The bill of rights protects against religious requirements for government officials.
The bill of rights protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Limited government protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Limited government protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Federalism protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Federalism protects against religious requirements for government officials.
Separation of powers protects against religious requirements for government officials.
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The principle of the Texas Constitution that best applies to Jamison's scenario is:
The bill of rights protects against religious requirements for government officials.
This principle reflects the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, as well as similar provisions in the Texas Constitution, which ensure that individuals cannot be discriminated against in their right to run for public office based on their religion.
